Business Analyst II | Resource Management Apply now » Date: Feb 11, 2025 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903 Company: APS Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Business Analyst II | Resource Management Are you passionate about using data analysis to shape strategic resource planning? Join us as a Business Analyst II in Resource Management, where you’ll help optimize system operations and evaluate wholesale market trends to drive business success. In this role, you will: + Analyze wholesale markets, system operations, and resource planning using advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. + Develop resource plan alternatives based on market trends, regulatory changes, and business needs. + Support cross-functional teams by providing data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency. + Assist in evaluating market changes and business strategies to ensure alignment with company goals. What we’re looking for: + Experience in data analysis, modeling, and market evaluation. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex business scenarios. + Ability to collaborate across teams and provide actionable insights. + A proactive mindset with a passion for optimizing resource management. Be part of a team that drives strategic decision-making through data. Apply today! Minimum Requirements Business Analyst II | Resource Management + BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field + PLUS four (4) years related business analytics experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities. + Must have good communication, presentation and writing skills. + Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired. + Basic knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant. + Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired. + This position may rotate through various areas of Marketing and Trading and, depending upon the area, could involve work shifts that are different from normal business hours. + Certain departments may require ability to work rotating on call shifts, as business needs require. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications + Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired. Major Accountabilities 1) Conducts complex analysis of energy markets, system operations, resource evaluations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative, quantitative techniques and guidance from leadership and team. 2) Assists in evaluating resource plans, market changes or other complex analysis that requires input from Legal department, Regulatory, Resource Management, Fossil Generation, and/or Middle and Back Office, etc. 3) Assist others in performing moderately complex quantitative analysis using production cost models to develop a comprehensive resource plan, support trading and the Fuels Department, implement the hedge plan or produce the corporate Fuel Budget. 4) Researches and analyzes historic and forecasted market data, including pricing, resource additions, load shape analysis, and trends to develop forecasts, analytical and mathematical models, and analysis to support business unit plans and efforts. 5) Performs economic and financial studies, including cash flow analysis, rates of return computations and revenue requirements analysis as required. 6) Assists in providing technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management functions. 7) Actively participate in projects to produce effective project teams. Ensure the development of a cooperative culture that supports team accomplishments and eliminates barriers and roadblocks. 8) Maintain awareness and understanding of key internal business functions, personnel, business improvement opportunities, key industry issues, key stakeholders, regulators, and technology trends. Assists others participating in industry forums involving activities that affect the wholesale market to provide input for changes and to understand impacts to APS. Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Hybrid Role: Employees in hybrid roles will work both in their home offices and alongside their colleagues at an APS facility or other work location for meaningful in person engagement. As of January 2025, hybrid-role employees will be asked to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. *Employees in Hybrid roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.