Description

Incumbent is responsible for leading all aspects of the Resource Planning and Energy Risk Management processes at the district and has independent decision-making authority.  This includes but is not limited to decision-making and strategic planning for the following processes: Load Forecasting, Integrated Resource Planning, and Production Cost Modeling.  This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The position provides the analysis and explanations to support critical strategic business decisions involving NPPD’s resource / generation portfolio, long-term Power Purchase Agreements, capacity sales and purchases, the impact of regulatory requirements that affect NPPD’s resource adequacy and product offerings, and alignment and understanding of NPPD’s risk exposure before and after mitigation efforts and development of policies for appropriate cash reserves.

The incumbent interfaces with The Energy Authority (TEA) on analysis and decisions regarding energy market risk and related matters and supports the Energy Market Strategies Team in analyzing the risks associated with capacity & market transactions, along with verifying sufficient resources are available for such transactions. 

This position participates on the Risk Oversight Committee (ROC) which addresses overall risks of the District including energy market risks, fuel and other matters and review and approval of appropriate management of risk exposures.  The incumbent leads a team responsible for managing the District’s Resource Adequacy need, and creation of the Load Forecast and Production Model (key input into forecasting and budgeting at the District). This position may participate in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Supply Adequacy Working Group. Incumbent may have direct interfaces with, and possible technical presentations to, the District’s board of Directors, District customers, executive management and the Nebraska Power Review Board.

Requirements

BS in engineering, nance, business or economics, or related eld, plus five to ten years utility management experience. Master’s degree in a technical or business eld is preferred.

A high degree of knowledge of analytical and risk-based modeling is desired as well as the ability to lead a team performing complex analytical modeling.
 

Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience are essential. Demonstrated strategic planning and business objective development experience preferred. Previous experience in risk management, power generation, energy market development, nance, planning, or rates development is preferred.