Job Description
The Analyst II/Energy Efficiency is an individual contributor involved in ongoing supervised activities within the functional area. This position is responsible for assisting subject matter experts in the analysis of the Company’s sustainability and energy efficiency programs, initiatives and goals, and may be responsible for ensuring all programs and initiatives are performed as directed. The position will also assist in the development of and recommendations for energy efficiency solutions that maximize the Company’s opportunity to offer authorized programs to customers. This position performs a wide variety of activities, including the collection and reporting of program metrics and developing an understanding of the Company’s public utility codes, commission orders, energy efficiency programs, research collection practices, sustainability messages and is able to convey that information to various Company employees and outside entities, as necessary.
POSITION DIMENSIONS
This position does have accountability for tracking and reporting on program budgets but does not have accountability for people. The incumbent frequently exchanges information with all levels of personnel within the organization, outside vendors and consultants.
QUALIFICATIONS
There are broad precedents and practices that the incumbent uses as guidelines to determine how this job is performed. This position requires three to five years of relevant work experience plus a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, statistics, public administration political science or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical writing, analytical problem solving, knowledge of spreadsheet software, and ability to perform in self-directed and collaborative environments.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and retrieve data to assist in the design and development of the Company’s portfolio of approved energy efficiency programs
- Perform energy efficiency program accounting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate guidelines
- Develop an understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability issues and topics by researching related regulatory filings of the utilities and current regional and national energy efficiency issues
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of energy efficiency program applications to add/revise terms and conditions and program structure, as necessary, consistent with regulatory and legal requirements
- Assists in the preparation of content in support of all regulatory filings including written testimony, data request development and response, and other related regulatory duties
- Assists with internal and external regulatory monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance, energy efficiency participation and spending filings
- Assists with gathering data used for quality assurance analysis on rebate processing, program summary reports and other related processes
- Assists with maintenance of key performance metrics to measure product and program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement activities
- Assists with the development of departmental procedures and ensures they are appropriately updated and maintained
- Assists in the review of documentation prepared by sustainability to ensure they are appropriately updated and maintained
- Assists with the development and review of Company sustainability report
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
SALARY DETAILS
$65,258 – $97,886
At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.