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American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

Commercial Energy Supply Analyst Senior - Commercial Operations

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USA$87.6k - $109.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field of study is required.
  • A minimum of seven years of utility industry experience in an engineering, business development, financial, RTO operations, or business strategy role is required.
  • Experience must include a working understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and budgets.
  • General knowledge of renewable generation technologies is required.
  • Strong analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills are required.
  • The ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of internal personnel is required.
  • Working knowledge of RTO rules and processes, including PJM Interconnection and Southwest Power Pool, is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the portfolio of renewable power purchase agreements, including counterparty compliance, data compilation and analysis, and resolving regional transmission organization issues.
  • Support the portfolio of other purchase power agreements and wholesale agreements.
  • Work with the Grid Solutions Organization on new energy supply needs, including renewable owned asset additions and energy or capacity purchase agreements.
  • Support contractual requirements and obligations for existing jointly owned assets and third-party energy or capacity arrangements.
  • Support efforts for new and existing commercial services agreements related to renewable energy owned assets.
  • Work with Commercial Operations teams to set up systems and processes and onboard new owned renewable assets.
  • Coordinate and review power purchase agreement contract administration.
  • Ensure general compliance with contract terms and conditions.
  • Validate and process economic curtailment invoicing.
  • Manage annual contract requirements, including maintenance schedules and generation data processing.
  • Prepare for and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Coordinate with other Commercial Operations departments to resolve regional transmission organization issues associated with the portfolio of power purchase agreements.
  • Perform complex data analysis for power purchase agreements and renewable energy projects, including day-ahead energy forecasting, sourcing data from internal groups or external resources, validating data for reasonableness, and presenting data.
  • Execute and manage energy services agreements and related services for renewable purchase power agreements and owned renewable assets.
  • Lead commercial support for coordinating the system and process setup and onboarding of new owned renewable assets.
  • Coordinate state regulatory processes, including developing responses to discovery requests and annual operating company reporting requirements.
  • Provide testimony support in regulatory filings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with regulated cost recovery is a plus.
  • A graduate degree in a relevant field of study is desired.

About the Company

American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Founded
1906

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