Director of Data and Technology

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking a driven Director of Data and Technology to join our team!

Apply immediately as this posting may close once sufficient applications are received.

3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility-scale renewable electricity generation investment in new renewable power projects and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and the built environment. 3CE promotes long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct and maintainthe reliability security performance and continuity of 3CEs data platforms IT systems and supported business processes in a steady-state operating environment.
• Lead and developa team consisting of a Data Engineer Data Analyst Developer IT Manager and IT Associate; set priorities remove obstacles and hold the team accountable for delivery.
• Identify evaluate and appropriately governthe adoption of AI and automation tools across the agency balancing innovation and efficiency gains against data privacy security and risk considerations.
• Ownthe agencys data analytics and business intelligence platforms (e.g. dashboards reporting tools) ensuring outputs translate into clear insight and value for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Managethe design quality and integrity of datasets and data pipelines including data sourced from Investor-Owned Utilities external vendors and internal systems.
• Oversee3CEs IT function including cybersecurity network connectivity corporate applications and desktop/end-user support.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationshipssupporting data analytics and IT platforms including billing/data system vendors and technology consultants.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith Finance Power Supply Customer Relations & Communications and other departments to ensure data and technology investments align with and support broader 3CE goals.
• Develop and maintaina multiyear data and technology roadmap proposing new initiatives that modernize systems and improve decision-making capability.
• Establish and enforcedata quality assurance and data governance practices across incoming and outgoing data.
• Prepare and presentstaff reports strategy recommendations and presentations to executive leadership and the Board as needed.
• Performrelated duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Enterprise data architecture data warehousing and analytics platforms including cloud data services (e.g. Google Cloud AWS or Microsoft Azure) SQL and modern BI/visualization tools.
• Current capabilities limitations and appropriate governance practices for AI and machine learning tools in a business and public-agency context.
• IT operations fundamentals including cybersecurity systems administration and application support sufficient to direct a functional IT team.
• Energy industry data including interval meter data billing data and customer attributes and their use in forecasting and reporting.
• Project and vendor management principles including contract oversight and coordination of external technology partners.
• Data governance quality assurance and privacy/security best practices for handling customer and operational data.
• Budgeting and financial planning as they relate to technology and data operations.

• Lead a steady-state operating environment while identifying and executing opportunities to innovate and add value through data and technology.
• Evaluate emerging tools including AI-enabled tools and set sound risk-appropriate guardrails for their adoption.
• Manage mentor and develop a small multidisciplinary technical team spanning data development and IT disciplines.
• Translate complex data into clear insights recommendations and decision support for non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
• Plan direct and prioritize the workplans of a multifunction data and technology team with finite resources.
• Get things done independently driving initiatives from idea to implementation without extensive oversight.
• Deal tactfully and maintain effective working relationships with staff vendors and representatives from government industry and the public.
• Prepare clear correspondence reports and presentations and represent 3CE effectively before the Board and in public settings.
• Promote teamwork a positive work environment and collaborative problem solving.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines.

3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AS DESIGNATED BY CEO:Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and ThursdaysOREmployee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating FridaysorMondays off.

BENEFITS:3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full-time employees.

RETIREMENT:Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the PARS retirement system and the employer contributes 10% towards PARS.

HEALTH INSURANCE:3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towardsmedical dental and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600 towards HRA.

HEALTH & WELLNESS:3CE contributes $1000 per fiscal year for health wellness or EV reimbursement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.

PTO:180 hours annually on an accrual basis per pay period.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE:This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please submit a cover letter andresume via. Candidates who fail to submit a complete application packet by the closing date will not be considered or move forward in the selection process. 3CE is not responsible for the failure of internet forms and/or email transmission in submitting your application packet.