Analyst I/Energy Efficiency

The Analyst I/Energy Efficiency is an individual contributor involved in ongoing supervised activities within the functional area. This entry-level position performs a wide variety of activities, including collecting and reporting program metrics and developing an understanding of the Company's public utility codes, commission orders, energy efficiency programs, research collection practices, and energy conservation messages. The analyst is able to convey that information to various Company employees and outside entities, as necessary.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

This position assists with tracking and reporting program budgets but does not have accountability for people.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are broad precedents and practices that the incumbent uses as guidelines to determine how this job is performed. This position requires one to three years of relevant work experience plus a minimum of a bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, finance, statistics, public administration political science or similar field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical writing, analytical problem solving, knowledge of spreadsheet software, and ability to perform in self-directed and collaborative environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Research and retrieve data to assist in the design and development of the Company's portfolio of approved energy efficiency programs

* Assists with energy efficiency program accounting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate guidelines

* Develop a foundational understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable gas supply issues and topics by researching related regulatory filings of the utilities and current regional and national energy efficiency issues

* Assists in the preparation and maintenance of energy efficiency program applications to add/revise terms and conditions and program structure, as necessary, consistent with regulatory and legal requirements

* Assists in the preparation of content in support of all regulatory filings, including written testimony, data request development and response, and other related regulatory duties

* Assists with internal and external regulatory monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance, energy efficiency participation and spending filings

* Execute software applications utilized for regulatory reporting and manage the performance of quality assurance analysis on rebate processing, program summary reports, and other related processes

* Assists with the maintenance of key performance metrics to measure product and program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement activities

* Assists with the development of departmental procedures and ensures they are appropriately updated and maintained

* Assists in the review of energy efficiency outreach material to ensure they are appropriately updated and maintained

* Supports accurate accounting processes related to invoicing and vendor contract maintenance

* Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, community outreach organizations, and other utilities to perform targeted outreach with the Company's customers to encourage participation in the Company's portfolio of approved energy efficiency programs

* Supports coordination with internal departments on compliance requirements and regulatory impacts ordered by Commissions and recommend alternative business practices, as appropriate

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

* Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS:

Las Vegas: $54,708 - $76,632

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.