Rates and Forecasting Analyst

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We’re looking for a sharp, data-driven Rates and Forecasting Analyst to join the LES team! In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and maintaining pricing models, forecasting energy trends, and delivering insights that directly impact strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, proficiency with quantitative tools, and a passion for using business intelligence techniques to turn data into actionable insights. If you thrive in a creative environment and love solving complex problems with data, we’d love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing economic, financial, statistical, and cost analyses in order to determine long-range forecasts and design utility rates and pricing. Specific duties include gathering, analyzing and maintaining data; reconciling forecasts with actual amounts; performing research; and providing actionable information regarding areas of responsibility. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Performs in-depth analysis of company costs, cost causation and customer usage to determine cost of service.

• Assists in the development and analysis of short-range and long-range sales and revenue forecasts using industry standard modeling techniques.

• Designs, develops, proposes, maintains, and monitors pricing and rate structures to ensure proper cost recovery.

• Updates and maintains load research database and performs statistical analysis of customer usage and trends.

• Keeps current on industry and technological trends and uses insights to propose new rate designs and forecasting techniques.

• Responsible for development and analysis of regional and national pricing and reliability studies.

• Designs and builds comprehensive reports, dashboards and other tools to assist with business decisions.

  
  

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Critical and Analytical Thinking - Using logical thought processes to analyze information and draw conclusions. Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations.

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient use of Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and enterprise systems. SAP experience preferred.

• Excellent quantitative and data visualization skills

• Proficiency with statistical and econometric techniques. Experience with EViews, R, or Python a plus.

• Creative and innovative thinker able to effectively communicate technical and complex analysis.

• Strong curiosity and initiative to explore rapidly-evolving industry trends.

  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Analytics or related field, and

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in area of assignment, or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

  
  

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