Analyst - Energy Settlements, Analysis & Reporting

Posting End Date:  

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

*This will be a hybrid role, with the expectations that the employee is able to report to the Woodlands office on an as needed basis. Other locations such as New Orleans, LA: Jackson, MS; or Little Rock, AR may be considered*

*This position can be filled as an Analyst I, II, III, Sr, or Sr Lead depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate*

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analytics & Reporting - Develop analyses on large volumes of operational and settlement data and communication results via presentations, dashboards and reports.
• Settlement Monitoring - Responsible for analytical research to determine cause of MISO settlement discrepancies and provide feedback on bidding and offering strategies to Front-Office personnel.
• Settlement Activities - Performing settlements for purchases and sales of natural gas, power, oil, coal and emissions allowances.
• Green Tariff Support & Reporting - Perform analysis and track facilities participating (including but not limited to tax equity partnerships) in each Operating Company’s emission free offerings along with supporting scope2 calculations.
• Market Knowledge - Understanding and staying abreast of MISO settlement rules and processes in order to formulate sound recommendations to management on how contractual, market, and regulatory changes will affect Entergy’s operations in the market.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with various groups including Front Office, Operations, Commercial Origination, Finance, and Accounting to analyze market results and support strategic initiatives.
• Stakeholder Support - Participate in the MISO market and stakeholder processes as necessary to support Entergy’s participation in the MISO Market.
• Regulatory & Compliance - Supporting regulatory requirements of RFIs (request for information) and other external data requests on an ad hoc basis, as well as responding to internal RFIs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Leadership - Be an engaged leader on the team, with the ability to transfer knowledge and grow/motivate other individuals, actively work to build relationships within the organization, utilize effective delegation, demonstrate reliability and adaptability, as well as lead/implement assignments with little/no oversight.
• Communication - Routinely communicating with management and various internal groups including Operations, Planning, Front Office, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Credit, Information Technology (IT) and Legal.
• Process Improvement - Developing, enhancing, and streamlining processes/procedures for increased efficiency and effectiveness, including updating process documentation and flow charts.
• General Business Support - Supporting other departmental initiatives on an as needed basis.
• Safety - Participating in regular safety meetings and working in a safety-conscious manner.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Minimum education & experience required of the position:

• Analyst I   – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 0 - 2 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 4 years of professional experience
• Analyst II  – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 2 - 4 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 6 years of professional experience
• Analyst III – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 4 - 6 years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 8 years of professional experience
• Sr Analyst – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 6+ years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 10+ years of professional experience
• Sr Lead Analyst – BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics and 8+ years Professional Experience, or in lieu of degree, 12+ years of professional experience
• MBA, Master’s Degree or Professional Certifications (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• MISO or other RTO/ISO experience is a plus

 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:

• The ideal candidate will have solid analytical skills with attention to detail, will be a self-starter, and will exhibit a commitment to the quality of his/her work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic individual who has strong desire to grow within Company
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Must be a team player with the ability to efficiently become skilled at