Integrated Systems Planning and Portfolio Senior Analyst / Consultant at Pinnacle West in PHOENIX, AZ

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Summary The Integrated Systems Planning and Portfolio Senior Analyst / Consultant serves as a key strategic integrator of planning information across Resource Planning, Transmission Planning, New Generation, Finance, Operations and other business functions, ensuring planning assumptions, portfolio investments, trade-offs and strategic priorities are represented in a coordinated and executable long-term system plan. Reports to the Manager of Integrated System Planning (ISP) and supports the development, maintenance and governance of APS's Integrated System Plan. Evaluates portfolio-level impacts, risks, dependencies, opportunities and emerging issues that influence strategic planning, capital investment and resource allocation decisions. Provides strategic narratives, analytical insights, scenario evaluations and decision-support recommendations that strengthen planning defensibility, enabling leadership to align priorities and make informed portfolio-level decisions. Functions with substantial independence and is responsible for leading cross-functional planning efforts, developing strategic recommendations and influencing decisions related to long-term system planning, investment priorities and portfolio execution. Minimum Requirements Integrated Systems Planning & Portfolio Senior Analyst A four-year Bachelors Degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, accounting or other job-related field from an accredited college or university Plus five (5) years related experience in strategic planning, business analysis, reporting, project management and/or consulting. In lieu of bachelors degree , combination of college coursework and/or experience in business analysis, reporting, project management, strategic planning, consulting and/or communications equaling 9 years. Three (3) years of electric utility industry experience (e.g., public utility, energy development and/or other relevant role), including experience supporting utility planning, resource planning, transmission planning, capital portfolio planning, system operations and/or utility asset acquisition and contracting activities and/or other directly related experience. Integrated Systems Planning & Portfolio Consultant A four-year Bachelors Degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, accounting or other job-related field from an accredited college or university Plus seven (7) years related experience in strategic planning, business analysis, reporting, project management and/or consulting. In lieu of bachelors degree , combination of college coursework and/or experience in business analysis, reporting, project management, strategic planning, consulting and/or communications equaling 11 years. Five (5) years of electric utility industry experience (e.g., public utility, energy development and/or other relevant role), including experience supporting utility planning, resource planning, transmission planning, capital portfolio planning, system operations, utility asset acquisition and contracting activities and/or other directly related experience. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: Ability to independently evaluate highly complex, ambiguous and cross-functional planning issues and formulate recommendations with minimal direction. Knowledge of integrated utility planning, finance, resource planning, transmission planning and/or capital portfolio governance. Strong analytical and data management capabilities. Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and/or other data visualization tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify risks, quantify tradeoffs and provide informed recommendations through analysis of technical, operational and financial