Senior Forecast Analyst
Senior Forecast Analyst
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$ 75000 - 118000
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Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary
The Senior Forecast Analyst leads complex statistical economic and financial modeling to support energy and economic forecasting with a strong focus on regulatory pricing and rate review filings. This role involves interpreting a variety of documents surveys and studies to inform business planning and operational analysis. A key responsibility is developing accurate forecasts that guide strategic decisions across the organization.
The analyst works closely with internal teams; including fuel pricing accounting and financial planning to align forecasts with business goals and respond to evolving market conditions.
What you will do
Develops data gathering techniques and processes and uses knowledge of internal customers objectives and internal and external business trends to develop maintain and modify statistically driven forecasting models to generate short- medium- and long-term forecasts or analysis and make business recommendations with direction from a lead or manager.
Completes complex analysis of data/trends including comparing forecast to actual results to determine business drivers of variances; develops the framework and defines inputs and variables to aid in the analysis.
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing complex forecasting-related concepts and results to internal and external stakeholders in a concise and simplified manner; actively listens to alternative ideas and views.
Participates in business planning and support analysis by formulating economic scenario analysis performance benchmarking and opportunity and performs risk assessments and participates in research projects.
Proactively works with internal customers to provide consulting to help achieve business goals; with an understanding of customer areas assists in formative consulting to help internal customers understand different impacts to business area forecasts.
Develops and prepares testimony exhibits and responses to data requests to support rate reviews and regulatory proceedings and communicates information to key external stakeholders.
Analyzes new technologies impacting energy consumption and production.
Reviews surveys and studies to support pricing and rate design product development and identification of market risks and opportunities.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Alliant Energys rates and costs business rules and policy changes and significant national and regional developments with energy and economic-related forecasting and strategy implications.
Seeks opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address issues or problems.
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree Emphasis in economics statistics business engineering mathematics or related area preferred.
Masters or Advanced Degree Emphasis in economics statistics mathematics engineering or business preferred.
Required Experience
5 years technical and/or professional experience.
Forecasting or statistical analysis; large data manipulation and programming.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the business and economic dynamics within the energy industry.
Demonstrated competency of statistical methods and techniques and large data programming and applications.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail word processing spreadsheet and project management).
Knowledge of common statistical software and energy industry modeling applications like SAS R ProMod GenTrader or Tableau preferred.
Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
Key Skills
Data Analysis Data Management Data Visualization Financial Modeling Process Automations Stakeholder Management
Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$75000 - $118000This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
