Clean Energy Alliance
About Clean Energy Alliance
Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is the default energy provider for the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. Established in 2021, CEA currently serves more than 250,000 residential and business customers and is focused on achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 to reduce greenhouse emissions.
CEA employees operate in a hybrid environment, working from home most days and reporting to the office at least once per week. Occasional local travel is required to attend CEA events, meetings, conferences, and workshops. This arrangement may change as the needs of CEA change.
The Role of Energy Analytics and Risk Manager/Analyst
As the organization transitions from a successful start-up to a trusted, reliable, long-term clean energy provider, CEA is strategically expanding its team. The Energy Analytics and Risk Manager/Analyst is a new position that will report to the Power Procurement Manager and be responsible for a wide range of duties. Primary responsibilities include:
Energy and Risk Analytics
- Design, create, and maintain CEA’s load forecasting model (short-term and long-term forecasting) to support procurement and/or compliance requirements including energy hedges, resource adequacy, and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
- Design, program, modify, and operate systems for measuring, monitoring, and reporting financial risk from power supply positions, consistent with CEA’s Risk Management Policies
- Oversee and implement risk management and performance analysis of operating contracts
- Develop and manage CEA’s cost of energy model • Calculate Value at Risk, Mark to Market, Gross Margin at Risk, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) valuation, and other risk metrics
- Support analysis on integrated resource planning activities • Interact with third-party energy technology providers • Contribute to the routine production, dissemination, and
analysis of various risk metrics, risk controls, and daily procedures
Additional Duties
- Provide technical and/or analytic input on regulatory matters • Prepare materials to facilitate procurement and resource planning policy discussions
- Assist with public contracting activities, the administration of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, and submissions under CEA’s unsolicited proposal process (Open Offer Form)
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing proposals for electric power supply submitted to CEA by developers, marketers and power brokers
- Assist in preparing and presenting of information; make recommendations to assist CEA staff and Board with power supply decisions
- Participate in CalCCA (statewide Community Choice Aggregator industry group) working groups and committees
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong work ethic, the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to work independently. This person is highly analytical; proficient at extracting data and performing analyses using a variety of systems and databases; and adept at disseminating data-driven insights into the organization. They communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. They have an expert level of proficiency with Excel modeling; are skilled at computer programming; and know how to configure and maintain database systems.
Well-qualified candidates will have a strong understanding of financial and wholesale energy trading markets and the utility construct. They will also have in-depth knowledge of California energy markets and energy products, energy trading, and trade capture processes and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and opportunities involving the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and the Department of Energy (DOE).
The most competitive candidates will have experience with power purchase agreement structures, terms, and conditions and will have been involved in drafting competitive solicitations and evaluating bid submissions. They will understand utility ratemaking design and/or energy program design and be skilled at developing and maintaining various energy procurement risk, analytical, and technology focused assessments, and implementations using a self-service energy and financial data analytics platform. To ensure successful outcomes, they will be able to provide ad-hoc risk analysis around complex transitions, including the asset valuation, generation and battery dispatch strategies, and potential transactions.
Finally, the successful candidate will be passionate about serving CEA’s customers and contributing to the success of community choice aggregation in California.
Qualifying Education and Experience
This position may be filled at the Manager or Analyst level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The following criteria will be used to determine appropriate placement:
Energy Analytics and Risk Manager – Salary: $125,000 – $200,000 per year, DOQ. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, data analytics, accounting or related and five (5) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above, particularly in energy markets and risk analytics. Experience working in an electric utility, municipal utility, Community Choice Aggregation program or in a closely related field is desirable. Experience learning and working in a variety of new analytics tools will be beneficial for this role. An advanced degree is highly desirable.
Energy Analytics and Risk Analyst – Salary: $90,000 – $160,000 per year, DOQ. Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, data analytics, accounting or related field and up two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described above, particularly in energy markets and risk analytics.
Benefits:
- Group health benefits with 100% employee and 50% dependent coverage for medical, vision and dental
- Other insurance includes Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Monthly technology allowance
- Employer contributions into a 401(a) plan of 5% of salary with an additional match of employee contributions made to a 457(b) plan, up to 5% of salary
- Vacation – 15 days per year increasing with years of service to a maximum of 25 days per yea
- Sick Leave – 8 hours per month, with maximum accrual of 144 hours per year
- Paid holidays – 10 paid holidays plus winter break between December 24 – 31
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to Cindy Krebs Consulting. Applications are due March 24, 2025. For additional information, please contact Cindy at: 206.601.6874