Supervisor Load Forecasting and Analysis

About the Role

Puget Sound Energy's Resource Planning Analytics team is seeking a Supervisor, Load Forecasting and Analysis to lead analyst development, coordinate forecast execution, and establish the governance framework supporting the organization's load forecasting processes. This role provides direct supervision of the analyst team while ensuring forecast work is prioritized, coordinated, documented, and completed in accordance with established quality standards. The Supervisor serves as the operational leader for the forecasting function, partnering closely with the team manager and technical leads.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Team Development
  • Supervise and develop a team of analysts.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and career development planning.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to support employee growth.
  • Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.
  • Address performance, communication, and interpersonal issues in a timely and constructive manner.
  • Encourage open dialogue, learning, and feedback.
• Forecast Operations & Project Management
  • Manage forecast work intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate analyst assignments and balance workload across the team.
  • Develop and maintain forecast project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Monitor progress and identify risks to schedule, quality, or resource availability.
  • Coordinate execution of load forecast development activities and Integrated System Plan-related work.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between analysts, technical leads, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
  • Track commitments and ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet established expectations.
• Forecast Governance & Quality Control
  • Establish and maintain forecast governance processes and documentation standards.
  • Lead development of templates, process documentation, and forecasting workpaper requirements.
  • Coordinate annual updates to forecasting documentation and supporting materials.
  • Develop and maintain quality control, validation, and review procedures.
  • Ensure forecasting outputs are supported by appropriate documentation and audit trails.
  • Support preparation and maintenance of materials used for regulatory filings and stakeholder reviews.
  • Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes, documentation, and controls.
  • Institutionalize forecasting practices and standards.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Partner with technical leads to ensure forecasting methodologies are documented, understood, and consistently applied.
  • Collaborate with management to align forecasting activities with organizational priorities.
  • Support implementation of strategic initiatives that improve forecasting efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
  • Help build a scalable forecasting organization capable of supporting future growth, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Safety & Other
  • Uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.
  • Promote and support a culture of total safety.
  • Demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically, and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
  • Ensure duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
  • Review and create communication materials, such as PowerPoint slides, charts, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or other related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including five (5) years of experience in an energy-related industry involving performance of complex analysis.
• Experience using relevant models.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently analyze a wide array of resource planning issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and cultivate strong working relationships with contractual counterparties, regulators, and other industry participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex projects.
• Proficient with suite of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in math, MBA, and/or leadership training courses.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience leading complex analytical, planning, or forecasting processes.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence across teams and levels of the organization.
• Process improvement and documentation experience.
• A balanced leadership style that combines accountability, development, and collaboration.

Benefits

PSE offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options: supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term savings: 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $87,800.00 - $212,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals-based incentive bonuses.