Job Overview

The IPA is looking for a dedicated professional to fill the role of Electricity Supply Analyst. This position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experiance.The role is a hybrid position, requiring periodic in-office work.

Key Responsibilities

while the specific responsibilities were not detailed, the role requires a blend of analytical skills, industry knowledge, and interaction abilities to support the IPA’s objectives in ensuring reliable and affordable electricity supply for Illinois residents.

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should possess a strong foundation in relevant fields and a demonstrated ability to analyze complex data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business management or administration, engineering, environmental science/policy/studies, sustainability, or a related field, coupled with at least four years of relevant work experience.
• At least two years of experience in the electric power sector, with focused experience in areas such as wholesale and retail electricity markets, electricity procurement and contracting, or commodity trading.
• Proven experience in collecting,organizing,analyzing,and disseminating information with accuracy.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in renewable energy resource advancement and/or procurement, battery energy storage system development and/or procurement, environmental or sustainability, finance, or a similar field.
• Advanced certifications and/or a graduate-level degree (master’s or doctoral) in a relevant specialty.
• experience managing projects and/or program budgets.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including managing large datasets, completing forecast analysis, and statistics.
• Experience with statistical analysis and forecasting tools such as python, R, anaconda, as well as proficiency in Excel or other data modeling/analysis software.
• Proven experience presenting research and analysis findings to leadership-level and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an evolving professional habitat.

Important Restrictions

To ensure impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest, the Electricity Supply Analyst is subject to certain restrictions:

• The analyst is prohibited from owning, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the voting capital stock of an electric utility, independent power producer, power marketer, or option retail electric supplier.
• The analyst cannot be in any chain of successive ownership of 5% or more of the voting capital stock of any such entity.
• The analyst is barred from receiving any form of compensation from these entities, with exceptions for compensation received pursuant to a defined benefit plan or other form of deferred compensation after severing all ties.

Why Work for Illinois?

The State of Illinois emphasizes the values of compassion, equity, and dedication. Working for the state means being part of something bigger,impacting the lives of every Illinois resident.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

Illinois Power Agency

The state offers flexible jobs with comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and retirement packages.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references through the online application portal.

Applications lacking a cover letter that details relevant experience and explains why the applicant is a strong candidate will not be considered.

direct phone calls are not accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Illinois Power Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Communication

The primary mode of communication will be via email. Applicants should monitor their junk, spam, and other folders for communications from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com or systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.