***PLEASE NOTE: Candidates for the Load Forecasting Analyst position will be considered for a I, II, or Senior level title dependent upon the selected candidates' qualifications and experience as noted in the job description below.***

Position Summary Description

A Load Forecasting Analyst is a high-performing team member concentrated in data analysis for Seminole and its distribution Members. Personally involved in and supports staff development and monitoring long-term and short-term load forecasts by Member and Seminole in aggregate, data analytics, and Member appliance saturation surveys. The team works cross-departmentally to support critical business needs including budgeting, business planning, and energy efficiency.

Essential Functions

Analyst I: 

• Assists in long-term and short-term load forecast data processing, exploratory data analysis, algorithms, and data product. 
• Develops and maintains SAS databases and programs for Member analytics.
• Prepares routine internal/external reports.
• Responds to frequent data and information requests in a timely manner.
• Presents work to Seminole, Member and third-party staff.
• Actively listens, asks questions, and follows up in order to effectively address business needs.
• Participates in conferences, forums, and training courses for relationship-building and networking.
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

Analyst II: 

• Consumer-centric focus for Seminole’s Members. 
• Personally involved in long-term and short-term load forecast data collection, data processing, exploratory data analysis, algorithms, and data product. 
• Works independently without close supervision.
• Responds to frequent data and information requests in a timely manner.
• Regular contact with Seminole and Member staff; contact with third parties, as needed.
• Actively listens, asks questions, and follows up in order to effectively address business needs.
• Participates in conferences, forums, and training courses for relationship-building and networking.
• Works effectively under pressure. 
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

Senior Analyst:

• Consumer-centric focus for Seminole’s Members.
• Personally and effectively develops and maintains long-term and short-term load forecast data requirements, data collection, data processing, exploratory data analysis, modeling and algorithms, and data product.  
• Presents results of work product to Seminole and Member staff, executives, and Seminole’s Board of Trustees.
• Performs data analysis for various departments including Rates, Budgeting, Business Planning, and Energy Efficiency. Provides status reports, executive summaries, presentations, and detailed reports, as required.
• Serves as a subject-matter-expert regarding load and economic trends which may affect our industry, our business, or our Members’ businesses and to support strategic planning, as needed.
• Participates in System Operations morning meetings to provide input on peak demand load forecasts, as required.
• Reviews colleagues’ work regularly and provide feedback, if necessary. 
• Personally involved in development and issuance of the Residential Appliance Saturation Survey as well as the analysis and incorporation of the results of the survey in the long-term load forecast.
• Responds to frequent data and information requests in a timely manner.
• Works effectively under pressure. 
• Facilitates communication and participation with universities, regulatory and governmental agencies, and third parties as needed.
• Actively listens, asks questions, and follows up in order to effectively address business needs.
• Participates in educational conferences, forums, and training for relationship-building and networking.
• Ensures work plan coordination and procedures are compliant with Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, guidelines, and regulations.   
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

ALL LEVELS: Bachelor’s degree required.  A graduate degree or course work in science, technology, economics, and/or mathematics is desirable.  

• Load Forecasting Analyst I: Proficiency in SAS programming is desirable. 
• Load Forecasting Analyst II: This position requires two (2) years of experience in economic modeling or a related field. 
• Senior Load Forecasting Analyst: This position requires seven (7) years of experience in load forecasting or a related field. Graduate level education may substitute for two (2) years of experience.  

Technical Competencies/Skills:

    ALL LEVELS: 

• Data analysis
• Econometrics and statistics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

    Analyst II & Senior Analyst:

• SAS programming

Soft Competencies/Skills:

    ALL LEVELS:

• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Commitment to excellence
• Credibility and sound judgment
• Attention to detail
• Creativity, innovation, and drive for continuous improvement

    Analyst I:

• Independence and problem solving 
• Multi-tasking and organization

    Analyst II:

• Multi-tasking and organization
• Research ability and resourcefulness

    Senior Analyst:

• Multi-tasking, organization, and planning 
• Research ability and resourcefulness

Physical Requirements

ALL LEVELS: Must be able to follow established protective measures including, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).  Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.  

Working Conditions

ALL LEVELS: General office working conditions.  Some travel and work outside of normal business hours.  While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.