Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst

About the role

Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Power Resource Modeling team as a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst. You will run and develop the Python‑based modeling codebase used for energy planning, risk management, and optimization, helping Tacoma Power provide reliable, affordable energy and guide the future of the utility.

Responsibilities

• Perform model runs.
• Manage model input and output data.
• Critically review and interpret model results.
• Develop and maintain modeling code, including statistical/machine‑learning models, linear optimization models, and heuristic‑based models used for simulations and forecasting.
• Evaluate models and quantify uncertainty.
• Visualize and present results to decision‑makers.
• Participate in modeling team meetings and group planning sessions.
• Communicate progress and challenges with team members.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub.
• Troubleshoot, develop, test, and document code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a directly related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling (relevant education and experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Some positions may require annual training and a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) per federal regulatory requirements (NERC‑CIP).

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong investigative and exploratory abilities.
• Experience with scientific programming (e.g., Python, R, Git, etc.).
• Advanced degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Power Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics (preferred).
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $105,643.20 – $148,740.80.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, domestic partners, and dependent children up to age 26.
• Paid holidays, sick/vacation leave, or personal time off (PTO) based on union affiliation and appointment type.
• Long‑term disability insurance (with short‑term and expanded long‑term options).
• State Industrial Insurance Act coverage.
• Deferred compensation on a pretax basis.
• Participation in the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (excluding Police/Fire, Tacoma Rail, and certain project employees).
• Bi‑weekly direct deposit.
• Regular salary increases based on satisfactory performance.
• Continuing education, advancement opportunities, and a variety of city‑sponsored health and wellness programs.