Hybrid REMOTE Load Forecast Analyst Sr. (Business Services) - Columbus, OH REMOTE Load Forecast Analyst Sr. (Business Services) - Columbus, OH with verification
American Electric Power · nan, United States Of America · Hybrid
About the job
Job Posting End Date
09-24-2024
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Build statistical data models using historical load and weather data, and regression techniques to forecast the hourly electricity loads for our current wholesale and retail customers. Generate short and long-term electric load forecasts. Test and validate forecasting models to evaluate accuracy of the models and reasonability of the forecasts. Perform sensitivity analysis for forecasts and backcasts. Develop methods and scripts to acquire forecast/historical data automatically from external and internal sources; utilize acquired data to create pertinent reports. Apply machine learning methodologies to experiment and develop additional forecasting methods and models. Lead ad-hoc analytical projects as requested. Participate in providing 24x7 on-call support. Work weekends and holidays to support continuous monitoring of hourly load forecasts. Work from home policy for remote work may apply.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree required in a mathematics, economics, accounting, finance, or engineering preferred. MBA or graduate degree preferred.
Work Experience: Four plus (4+) years of experience that includes statistical data modeling and simulations. Experience in power or dispatch operation is preferred. Financial acumen is required. Oral and written communication, organization and analytic/problem solving skills. Expert skill level with Microsoft Office applications with significant work-related experience with data analysis, process improvement and automation using SQL, VBA, and other programming languages. Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$83,413.00-104,267.50 USD
Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
09-24-2024
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Build statistical data models using historical load and weather data, and regression techniques to forecast the hourly electricity loads for our current wholesale and retail customers. Generate short and long-term electric load forecasts. Test and validate forecasting models to evaluate accuracy of the models and reasonability of the forecasts. Perform sensitivity analysis for forecasts and backcasts. Develop methods and scripts to acquire forecast/historical data automatically from external and internal sources; utilize acquired data to create pertinent reports. Apply machine learning methodologies to experiment and develop additional forecasting methods and models. Lead ad-hoc analytical projects as requested. Participate in providing 24x7 on-call support. Work weekends and holidays to support continuous monitoring of hourly load forecasts. Work from home policy for remote work may apply.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Data Analytics, including statistical data analysis and data visualization.
- Statistical modeling, including regressions and machine learning, using SAS and MatLab
- Maintaining databases using MS Excel and VBA.
- SQL scripting for Oracle and MS Access databases.
- Analytical programming in R, Python or similar languages.
- Presenting technical materials to non-technical audience.
- Manage cross department coordination for obtaining and preparing input data used in the forecasting and analysis tools.
- Create ad hoc reports that concisely show the financial and operational impacts of changes in strategies and/or external conditions.
- Manage timely responses to internal customer requests for specific scenarios as required
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree required in a mathematics, economics, accounting, finance, or engineering preferred. MBA or graduate degree preferred.
Work Experience: Four plus (4+) years of experience that includes statistical data modeling and simulations. Experience in power or dispatch operation is preferred. Financial acumen is required. Oral and written communication, organization and analytic/problem solving skills. Expert skill level with Microsoft Office applications with significant work-related experience with data analysis, process improvement and automation using SQL, VBA, and other programming languages. Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$83,413.00-104,267.50 USD
Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
