Energy Analyst (Data Analysis)

Job Description:

Energy Analyst (Data Analysis)

Description

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This posting is for an Energy Analyst who will acquire, analyze, and visualize electric utility data to support Austin Energy’s rate design work, regulatory filings, and policy objectives.

The role combines quantitative and qualitative research. Quantitative work includes analyzing large datasets-such as customer load profiles, billing records, demographic information, and usage trends-using database querying languages to support cost‑of‑service modeling, periodic data reporting, and internal and external information requests. Qualitative work involves reviewing academic research, industry publications, and regulatory filings to interpret findings and inform recommendations. Together, these efforts ensure that rate proposals are data‑driven, financially stable, and aligned with community priorities.

In addition to strong analytical skills, the ideal candidate will bring research experience and a working understanding of utility finance to support both revenue recovery and rate design.

Job Description:

Energy Analyst

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, this position performs highly complex analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, and development of alternatives and recommendations relevant to energy regulated and unregulated operations.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, develops, and presents rate filings for regulated and unregulated energy services.
  
• Models the impact of current or proposed rate strategies on the electric utility’s financial viability including its revenues, cost structure, net margin, liquidity, and debt/equity position.
  
• Conducts financial and economic analysis. Analyzes and monitors sales and revenue data on a monthly basis for each jurisdiction and customer class.
  
• Develops models for revenue requirement and cost of service studies, recovery mechanisms, and rate design.
  
• Develops forecasts including sales, billing determinants, and revenues using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
  
• Prepares and provides information on market trends, fundamental economic factors, and regulatory filings.
  
• Develops regulatory policies, objectives, and strategies on pricing and cost of service subject matter.
  
• Oversees and develops testimony, exhibits, and tariff changes filed with City Council and State regulatory commissions; provides analytical support; and negotiates and influences outcomes. Presents written and oral testimony as an expert witness in rate proceedings.
  
• Represents the department in supporting initiatives and filings with regulators, key community and customer groups, and other departments. Responds to requests for information (RFIs), appeals, and public cases before the State regulatory authority and City Council.
  
• Provides modeling and other analytical support to develop resource management strategies.
  
• Prepares reports, testimony, and business presentations on the load forecast, highlighting the various drivers such as economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs.
  
• Coordinates with metering operations on deployment of sampled customers and collection of interval data in support of load research.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of regulatory processes at the State, Federal, and Local level.
  
• Knowledge of transmission revenue requirements, rate design, and rate filing requirements.
  
• Knowledge of potential financial, capital budgeting, and operational impacts of transition to retail access for electric services.
  
• Knowledge of municipal utility finance and accounting.
  
• Knowledge of competitive business practices and analysis.
  
• Knowledge of economic analysis and modeling principles, concepts, and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of power system modeling, statistical modeling concepts, and techniques.
  
• Knowledge of utility economics, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.
  
• Skill in analyzing and monitoring sales and revenue data.
  
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
  
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
  
• Skill in researching, generating, and analyzing financial and statistical reports.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in performing quantitative analysis.
  
• Ability to understand and implement performance based measurements.
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
• Ability to testify in regulatory proceedings.
  
• Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics, plus three (3) years of experience in utility, regulatory accounting, or rate and regulatory processes.
  
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required: None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills.
  
• Formulates clear, testable hypotheses; investigates underlying patterns; and identifies primary or root causes using structured analytical methods.
  
• Queries back-end data systems using database querying languages to extract and validate information.
  
• Communicates technical information effectively to audiences with varying levels of subject‑matter knowledge.
  
• Leverages data visualization tools to design clear, compelling graphics and reports.
  
• Excels in communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
  
• E xperience processing and mining large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Salary is commensurate with experience and the approved salary range.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - 60% COA telework policy

Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the ‘Experience’ section of the main application.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  
• To ensure a thorough evaluation of your qualifications, please answer all applicable questions in the questionnaire section completely. Incomplete, brief, or one-line responses may not provide enough detail and could impact your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
  
• Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through ‘Job Hubs’ in Workday to be considered.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
  
• This position may require a criminal background investigation.
  

Good Standing Employees

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system" at the end.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-16