The Planning Specialist provides analytical and technical support to management in the Pricing and Rates Department. The Planning Specialist is responsible for the effective recommendations that support OPPD's rate studies, cost of service studies, and load research. Coordinate, gather, and maintain load research meter program. Ensure that we have complete monthly and yearly data for each meter to guarantee we have usage profiles for all rate classes for the cost-of-service study. Analyze weather statistics, economic statistics, financial statistics customer usage patterns and various other statistic used in forecasting and analysis.
Develop and maintain OPPD's load research program.
Transfer and aggregate data from MV90 to load research software.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering.
Excellent oral and written communications skills. Must be effective in formally presenting information to all levels of management. Must be capable of planning and leading meetings.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Working knowledge of data mining techniques.
Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Access, Word and Power Point.
Desired:
Experience is utility rate design, cost of service studies, financial analysis, computer technology, model development, market research concept and economic forecasting.
Ability to proficiently use and apply specialized software such as: Oracle, Relational Databases, iCIS, and Cognos. Familiar with Itron software products including MV-90 and Irton's Load Research analysis software.
Closing Statement
Union Local 1483No Rate: Step 31: $49.44/hr.At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are, wherever you are, and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.Org Marketing Statement EOE: Protected Veterans/DisabilityHow To Apply Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before July 16, 2024. Recruiter: Jennifer Skupa - [email protected] #LI-JS1 PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.