Electricity Supply Analyst

Job Requisition ID:46537
Closing Date: 04/29/2025
Agency:Illinois Power Agency
Salary: $90000 $100000
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
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Work Hours:MF: 9AM to 5PM
Work Location:180 N Wabash Ave Suite 500 Chicago IL 60601
Agency Contact:recruiterEmail
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Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources; Fiscal Finance & Procurement; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics

Illinois Power Agency

Electricity Supply Analyst

The Illinois Power Agency (Agency) is seeking an experienced Electricity Supply Analyst to support the Agencys work managing and analyzing wholesale electric and renewable energy markets. As a member of the IPAs Planning and Procurement team the Electricity Supply Analyst will focus on an array of wholesale electric and clean energy/renewable energy market initiatives.

The IPA is responsible for two foundational efforts the administration of procurements and programs to support the advancement of the states Renewable Portfolio Standard and the planning and procurement of electric supply for those utility customers who have chosen not to select an alternative electric supplier.

The Illinois Power Agency is an independent State Agency created in 2007 to develop annual electricity procurement plans and renewable resources procurement plans and to procure adequate reliable affordable efficient and environmentally sustainable electric service for the default supply customers of Illinois electric utilities. As a leading innovator in state clean energy policy the Illinois Power Agency is on the forefront of designing policies that not only increase the deployment of renewable energy but do so in a way that protects consumers prioritizes access for low and moderateincome households and ensures equitable distribution of the economic benefits of the clean energy transition. For more information about the Illinois Power Agency please refer to:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis of wholesale energy/electricity capacity and ancillary markets;
• Tracking and reporting on RTO/ISO and related association committees and subcommittee happenings (especially PJM and MISO) including wholesale market developments clean energy and renewable energy development activities and transmission planning activities;
• Conducting resource adequacy research and analysis throughout the State of Illinois;
• Support developing battery energy storage system procurements research and analysis;
• Assessing the outcomes of the electricity and utilityscale renewable energy procurement events;
• Supporting the development of the Agencys electricity procurement and renewable energy plans;
• Conduct electricity and renewable energy market research and draft associated memos and whitepapers communicating the results of the research and potential impacts or opportunities identified;
• Conduct research and analysis of new and emerging generation technologies such as geothermal nuclear energy storage and other similar resources.
• Assessing the quality of data analysis and information used for procurement planning and renewable energy program implementation; and
• Prepare various reports filings and notices.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders to gain an in depth understanding market processes and activities stakeholder positions and of the IPAs processes and objectives. The candidate will be an active member of a dynamic and highly talented team that is focused on making a significant impact on the effectiveness of the IPAs operations that lead to the development of new renewable energy resources and the provision of default service rate options.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least four 4 years working experience with a Bachelors degree in finance economics mathematics business management or administration engineering environmental science/policy/studies sustainability or other relevant degree.
• At least 2 years of electric power sector experience with some focused experience in wholesale electricity markets retail electricity markets electricity procurement and/or contracting electricity commodity trading and/or trading controls or related experience.
• Experience collecting organizing analyzing and disseminating information with accuracy
• Exceptional verbal written and visual communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in renewable energy resource development and/or procurement battery energy storage system development and/or procurement environmental or sustainability finance or similar field.
• Advanced certifications and/or graduatelevel degree including a masters or doctoral Degree in the aforementioned specialties or other associated degree or certification.
• Experience managing projects and/or program budgets.
• Strong analytical capabilities including managing large datasets completing forecast analysis and statistics.
• Experience with statistical analysis and forecasting tools such as Python R Anaconda; as well as proficiency using Excel or other data modeling/analysis software applications.
• Proven experience being able to present research and analysis findings to leadershiplevel and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an evolving professional environment.

The Electricity Supply Analyst is prohibited from: (i) owning directly or indirectly 5 or more of the voting capital stock of an electric utility independent power producer power marketer or alternative retail electric supplier; (ii) being in any chain of successive ownership of 5 or more of the voting capital stock of any electric utility independent power producer power marketer or alternative retail electric supplier; (iii) receiving any form of compensation fee payment or other consideration from an electric utility independent power producer power marketer or alternative retail electric supplier including legal fees consulting fees bonuses or other sums. These limitations do not apply to any compensation received pursuant to a defined benefit plan or other form of deferred compensation provided that the individual has otherwise severed all ties to the utility power producer power marketer or alternative retail electric supplier.

This is a merit compensation position. Position Salary Range: $90000$100000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.The position is a hybrid position and may require inoffice work on a periodic basis.

To apply please submit a cover letter that describes your interest in and qualifications for the position resume writing sample and three professional references along with your online application.

Applications without a cover letter describing the applicants relevant experience and why the applicant would be a strong candidate for this position will not be reviewed for consideration.

No phone calls please.

The Illinois Power Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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