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Our highest goal is to be the market leading, trusted advisor to organizations driven to maximize results, reduce expenses, manage risk and improve environmental performance. Our focus is to grow results on saving resources for our clients – from utilities to facilities. We apply data-driven insights – from demand to impact – to target inefficiencies and See More, Save Moreand Sustain More for our clients.

We strive to deliver results and innovation through efforts of our unparalleled people to each and every client with whom we engage. We’re on the look-out for team players to work with us in serving as an integral extension of our clients to measure, analyze and improve resource management. Come join the Ecova family… together we can Make a World of Difference.

Role Summary

This is a senior level energy analyst position responsible for performing unique services in the areas of energy analysis, reporting and client support.

Role Description

• Compile and interpret utility-related energy data and respective databases. Compile standard and customized reports on electric, gas, water, sewer and other utility and energy data.
• Track service type, vendor, location, rate and energy load, including kW and kWh by month or invoice cycle and by fiscal year in order to support regular monthly reporting.
• Report anomalies regarding kWh usage on hourly, daily and weekly schedules, cost analysis against division budgets.
• Coordinate budget development services by utilizing site, consumption, cost and forecast information for baseline development and final deliverable.
• Perform financial accrual, variance, and trending analysis reporting.
• Use analytical abilities to determine and identify trends in expense and usage data.
• Assist in searching for regulatory issues.
• Facilitate energy trending and benchmarking process for clients.
• Locate and evaluate sites that are not within the client’s standard profile for energy use and/or cost and report these outliers to appropriate client personnel.
• Generate situation-specific reports and perform related investigative analysis.
• Demonstrate ability to engage and support direct client interaction in both informational and problem solving situations
• Provide recommendations and interpretive advice based on available data.
• Develop awareness and communicate product solutions that are available to support the client.
• Contribute to the continuous process improvement for the analyst services provided.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive toolsets for risk management and reporting for procurement team.
• Assist in development of new energy procurement products and marketing materials.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned regulatory markets.
• Communicate with utilities, local distribution companies, and public utility commissions to gather timely, accurate, and complete energy market intelligence.
• Explain and educate clients on difficult energy market dynamics and metrics

Reducation may be considered

• Four years of experience as an energy analyst performing related tasks and services.
• Demonstrated experience with Access databases, SQL Server and interaction with large data sets.
• Experience with standard report design elements including statistical analysis in a business or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated capability to create and manage complex Excel spreadsheets, including nested formulas, pivot tables and graphics.

Role Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering preferred.
• Other combinations of experience/education may be considered
• Four years of experience as an energy analyst performing related tasks and services.
• Demonstrated experience with Access databases, SQL Server and interaction with large data sets.
• Experience with standard report design elements including statistical analysis in a business or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated capability to create and manage complex Excel spreadsheets, including nested formulas, pivot tables and graphics.

Ecova Information

Our salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a performance-based culture and have goal-based incentive programs and generous employee benefits. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with a generous employer match.

Ecova is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, religion, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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