Senior Data Analyst

Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Power Resource Modeling team. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will contribute to running and developing our Python-based modeling codebase used for energy planning, risk management, and optimization.  Your work will advance Tacoma Power’s ability to provide reliable and affordable energy, manage risks, and optimize power resources.

In a time of rapid change for electric utilities driven by emerging technologies, evolving policies, and shifting market dynamics your insights will help guide the future of energy at Tacoma Power. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring Tacoma Power can continue to deliver low-cost, reliable power to its customers well into the future.
 
In this role you will:

• Perform model runs. Manage model input and output data. Critically review and interpret model results.    
• Develop and maintain linear optimization scripts for dispatching our hydro resources and for long-term portfolio management.
• Visualize and present results to decision-makers. Participate in modeling team meetings and group planning sessions. Communicate with team members about progress and challenges.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub issues. Troubleshoot, develop, test, and document code.
• Perform statistical modeling such as machine learning and forecasting. Quantify uncertainty in statistical models.  

• Strong investigative and exploratory skills
• Experience with scientific programming  (e.g., Python, R, etc.)
• Advanced degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Power Systems Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely

Pay Details: 

Hourly Rate: $49.31 - $69.43

Annual Salary: $102,564.80 - $144,414.40

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

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Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 before 5pm on the closing date.  

Salary : $49 - $69