Manager Operational Analytics Jobs

Requisition ID: 71910

NextEra Analytics provides renewable energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis. As a NextEra Energy Resources company, the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, we thrive on solving the toughest problems facing the energy industry, and creating innovative forecasting and optimization solutions that lead the way into the next era of energy. Do you want to help accelerate the transition to low-cost sustainable energy? Join our world-class team today!

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Position Specific Description

The Manager – Operational Analytics position oversees a team of analysts responsible for the performance analysis and reporting of wind, solar and storage asset operations. The team is responsible for applying advanced scientific methodologies to renewable asset production data to aid in determination of root cause analysis of sub-optimal performance and the reporting of renewable asset performance. The candidate achieves successful results by effectively applying analytical solutions, understanding results and articulating results to other business units with an eye toward continuous improvement. This position also commonly provides reports and status updates to executive management through various risk vetting and operational committees.

Primary (Essential) Job Functions Include

• Carry out and comply with all necessary reporting mechanisms, approvals, and performance reviews
• Provide direct oversight to a team of analysts responsible for the day-to-day analytics and reporting of wind, solar and storage asset operations
• Develop, implement and improve analytical methods and tools for evaluating asset performance
• Prioritize and schedule daily workflow and non-standard requests
• Seek, attract, hire, and retain top talent throughout the team and organization
• Maintain strong and regular alignment of all team activities with broader organizational goals and objectives
• Represent business unit in key cross-functional meetings in support of monthly and annual budget planning as well as investment decision approvals
• Perform diagnostic reviews and collaborates with other business units on root cause analysis
• Effective project management and tracking for long-lived, cross-functional projects for both intra- and inter-departmental customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours and respond swiftly when appropriate
• Wind, solar energy and storage background
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Atmospheric Science, Math, Physics; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a combination of the following, or related, areas:
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization; both written and oral
• Quantitative analysis of large datasets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• Advanced abilities with MS applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in statistical analysis packages (R, Python, MATLAB, etc.) and other computer science languages preferred (C++, Java, Javascript, etc.)
• Ability to project manage cross-functional, long-lived improvement projects

Job Overview

This position oversees a team of analysts responsible for the performance analysis and reporting of wind, solar and storage asset operations. The team is responsible for applying advanced scientific methodologies to renewable asset production data to aid in determination of root cause analysis of sub-optimal performance and the reporting of renewable asset performance. Employees in this position achieve successful results by effectively applying analytical solutions, understanding results and articulating results to other business units with an eye toward continuous improvement. This position also commonly provides reports and status updates to executive management through various risk vetting and operational committees.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Seek, attract, hire, and retain top talent throughout the team and organization
• Represent business unit in key cross-functional meetings in support of monthly and annual budget planning as well as investment decision approvals
• Prioritize and schedule daily workflow and non-standard requests
• Effective project management and tracking for long-lived, cross-functional projects for both intra- and inter-departmental customers
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Provide direct oversight to a team of analysts responsible for the day-to-day analytics and reporting of wind, solar and storage asset operations
• Perform diagnostic reviews and collaborates with other business units on root cause analysis
• Carry out and comply with all necessary reporting mechanisms, approvals, and performance reviews
• Maintain strong and regular alignment of all team activities with broader organizational goals and objectives
• Develop, implement and improve analytical methods and tools for evaluating asset performance

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology

Organization: NextEra Analytics Inc

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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