Energy/Senior Energy Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

SUMMARY

As an Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst at Portland General Electric, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the commercial and strategic approach for maximizing value and effectively managing risks associated with PGE's power supply portfolio. You will develop structured proposals for complex energy deals, create models and market strategies to assess economic value, and manage price risks across the enterprise. A successful candidate will have strong analytical thinking skills, business acumen, and financial modeling expertise. This role offers a chance to be at the forefront of shaping Oregon's sustainable energy future, working with cutting-edge technologies and strategies in the rapidly evolving power industry. You'll play a crucial part in PGE's mission to deliver clean, reliable energy while tackling climate change through innovative solutions.

*There is one position available but we can hire the successful candidate as either an Energy Analyst or Senior Energy Analyst*

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Energy/Risk Management Products and Strategies - Design, market, and implement energy and risk management products and strategies to reduce costs, optimize assets, and reduce risks associated with PGE's resource portfolio and wholesale market activities.

New Energy Resources Contracting - Conduct research and analysis to support contract negotiations, competitive bidding, procurement activities, and related transactions.

Market Analysis - Research changing market dynamics and fundamental drivers that could impact price or availability of fuel and related assets, providing analysis and recommendations.

Outbound Marketing - Perform activities and analyses to support outbound marketing efforts, conduct analysis of wholesale energy markets, and recommend opportunities for bilateral partnerships, contracts, and asset transactions.

External Relations - Participate in industry forums, conferences, and regulatory proceedings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or other related field. MBA or MS in finance, economics, or related financial discipline preferred.

Experience

• Energy Analyst: Typically two or fewer years in economics, trading, financial analysis, or related field. Senior Energy Analyst: Typically two or more years in economics, trading, financial analysis, or related field and/or highly specialized skills or knowledge in a related area.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge of financial concepts, including options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and asset valuation methods

• Working financial and risk modeling skills

• Working skills in analyzing energy market conditions or trends

• Working skills in promoting and selling products and services, including marketing strategy and tactics

• Basic skills in negotiating contracts

• Working entrepreneurial skills

General Competencies

• Working analytical thinking skills

• Working business acumen

• Working creativity and innovation skills

• Working diplomacy skills

• Working organization and prioritization skills

• Working presentation/facilitation skills

• Working problem-solving skills

• Working risk management skills

• Working written and oral presentation skills

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least twice a week or more)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to follow accuracy standards

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks