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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Title: Load Forecasting Specialist<BR>Location: OR-Portland<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><BR>General Purpose<BR> <BR>Provide leadership to the customer load forecasting group, and present recommendations to management and client organizations regarding sales and revenue forecasts in a transparent manner. Will critically review the model inputs and output, provide support for and verify the accuracy of the load forecast, identifying any issues which have the potential to impact the forecast. Develop and implement new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external business scenarios.<BR><BR>Responsibilities of this position include the following:<BR>* <BR>Develop short-term, mid-term and long term load forecasts, including billing determinants and revenues, using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.<BR>* <BR>Develop techniques to streamline the production of exhaustive variance analysis by month and year for each state, customer class and rate schedule.<BR>* <BR>Critically analyze load research data to be able to explain weather effects on customer usage and the overall forecasted impact.<BR>* <BR>Utilize outside sources of information to interpret and support forecasted results and actual load evaluations. <BR>* <BR>Collect and verify the accuracy of the data for new and existing demand, energy efficiency expectations, economic indices, and demand side management assumptions.<BR>* <BR>Be able to interpret data, for purposes of formulating significant model inputs, as well as be able to present the data in a meaningful way to management and key stakeholders.<BR>* <BR>Analyze and explain monthly variances from the forecast for each jurisdiction and customer class, that lead to improvements in the forecast going forward. <BR>* <BR>Identify new forecasting methods that lead to greater accuracy, efficiency and a more timely production of the forecast.<BR>* <BR>Aid in the preparation of reports, testimony, and business presentations on the load forecast, highlighting the various drivers such as economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs.<BR>* <BR>Respond to data requests in support of the load forecast.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><BR>Requirements of this position include the following:<BR>* <BR>Bachelor?s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Math or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.<BR>* <BR>A minimum of five years of related analytical experience.<BR>* <BR>Research and analysis skills including the ability to obtain relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations, and negotiate and influence outcomes.<BR>* <BR>Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.<BR>* <BR>Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.<BR>* <BR>Proficient verbal and written communication skills.<BR>* <BR>Ability                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               </font></td>
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