Transmission Analyst (Location negotiable within Montana Service Territory; Butte MT Preferred)

Transmission Analyst

Work Location: Butte MT Preferred (Location negotiable within Montana Service Territory)

Pay range: $54,000 to $121,800 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Transmission Analyst is responsible for assisting the Electric Transmission department with identifying, improving, and gathering analytical data to support a diverse blend of projects, activities, and initiatives that support the transmission business's analytical capabilities and decision processes.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Read, analyze and apply complex data analytics to specific scenarios and help others do the same
• Identify and contribute to internal process changes to respond to changes in federal regulatory requirements
• Support NorthWestern Energy's transmission department's participation in regional stakeholders initiatives, including regional markets, NorthernGrid, WECC and SPP
• Apply detail level data analytics, interpretation, and develop reports and presentations on the same
• Support multiple business functions within electric transmission
• Evaluate new technologies and their potential to impact and/or grow NorthWestern Energy's transmission business
• Perform other duties or project as needed or assigned
• Travel up to 15% as needed, including overnight stays, driving and flying
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate & maintain a good safety record
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, math/statistics, data science, or other related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Working knowledge of electric and gas utility operations are a plus.
• Experience in utility operations, planning, electricity markets, or related field, or understanding of transmission system planning, scheduling, billing, reporting, settlement and contract administration are a plus (not required)
• Experience with federal regulations, ISO/RTO markets (preferably SPP), or regional policies that impact NorthWestern Energy's transmission business, and data science or programming experience, are a plus
• Experience and demonstrated skills in detail data analytics and related software and computer functions are required.
• Strong computer skills, excellent written and oral communications skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are required
• Applicants must be highly motivated, have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to complete both large, interesting projects and more routine tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subject matter experts, team members, and other leaders.