Load Forecasting Data Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Functions as the organization's highest-level individual contributor in load forecasting support, topology management, metering administration, compliance reporting, and enterprise data governance. Serves as the recognized technical authority for forecast data, topology relationships, and the most complex business issues, with responsibility for establishing technical standards, resolving cross-system issues, and recommending long-term improvements to management. Exercises broad technical judgment while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day analytical, reporting, and data management responsibilities.

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Load Forecasting Data Analyst I; job grade 7; Load Forecasting Data Analyst II, job grade 8; Load Forecasting Data Analyst III; job grade 9 or Senior Forecasting Data Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Load Forecasting Data Analyst

Hiring Salary Range: $113,000-$143,000

Load Forecasting Data Analyst III

Hiring Salary Range: $101,000-$128,000

Load Forecasting Data Analyst II

Hiring Salary Range: $91,000-$114,000

Load Forecasting Data Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $82,000-$102,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities of Analyst III, with expanded accountability for establishing technical standards, developing and implementing new processes and procedures, and driving continuous process improvement.
• Administer and enhance enterprise forecasting, topology, metering, reporting, and planning data systems.
• Serve as the organization's principal authority for Master Meter Table administration, topology governance, and enterprise data relationships, establishing methodologies and standards for identifying, maintaining, and integrating topology characteristics across forecasting, compliance, planning, billing, and operational systems.
• Evaluate highly complex topology changes, transmission arrangements, member system modifications, and forecasting impacts and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Take end-to-end technical responsibility for preparing and validating the organization's most complex compliance reports, regulatory submissions, transmission provider reporting requirements, and related documentation, resolving technical exceptions and coordinating submission readiness without supervisory authority.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced analytics, automation solutions, reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, and enterprise data integrations.
• Establish and continuously improve data governance practices, reporting methodologies, validation procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Support strategic planning, forecasting, compliance, and operational initiatives through advanced analysis and technical expertise, including reviewing forecasting methodologies, validating forecast assumptions, evaluating forecast performance, and identifying opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and consistency.
• Develop and recommend enhancements to forecasting methodologies, data sources, quality controls, and analytical processes to improve forecast accuracy and business value.
• Provide organizational guidance on forecasting, topology, metering, and enterprise data management practices.
• Establish and maintain cross-training and continuity standards for critical processes within the role's scope. Ensure management-designated backups have current procedures, technical walkthroughs, and periodic opportunities to execute critical duties using documented controls; address documentation and knowledge-transfer gaps and recommend coverage priorities to management.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations, laws, standards, and best practices.
• Because Tri‑State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job including the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Energy Management, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Expert knowledge of forecasting data, topology relationships, utility reporting requirements, and enterprise data management practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex analytical initiatives, cross-functional projects, and process improvement efforts.
• Advanced experience working with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar analytical tools.
• Proven ability to develop strategy, influence decision-making, and provide technical leadership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage leadership, stakeholders, and external organizations.

Experience:

• Eight (8) + years of progressively responsible experience in forecasting, utility analytics, topology management, transmission services, compliance reporting, or related disciplines. Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Load Forecasting Data Analyst. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

Other:

• Willingness to travel when needed to attend training, conferences and meetings.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide data governance, forecasting, planning, or analytical programs.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, Python, SAS, data visualization, and automation.
• Experience working directly with transmission providers, balancing authorities, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, or member systems.

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.