Energy Portfolio Analyst (Day Ahead Trading)

OUC - The Reliable One , is presently seeking an Energy Portfolio Analyst (Day Ahead Trading) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and energy market expertise to support operational planning and wholesale energy marketing for the Florida Municipal Power Pool (FMPP). In this role, you will manage portfolio operations, optimize generation resources, and engage in energy transactions that balance reliability with cost-effectiveness.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing unit commitment, load forecasting, and next-day / hourly energy marketing functions. You will develop fuel consumption forecasts, evaluate weather and transmission service impacts, execute wholesale market transactions, and support the Energy Control Center in economic dispatch decisions. The position also requires coordinating with FMPP members on outage planning, operational testing, and financial settlement activities. We are looking for a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex data into actionable strategies for reliable, economic portfolio management.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC's mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred); in lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education, experience, and certifications may be considered.
• 3+ years' experience in Bulk Power System Operations, Unit Commitment, or Energy Marketing (5+ preferred), including 2+ years as an Energy Marketer with direct experience in portfolio optimization, trading, or scheduling utility commodities.
• Proficiency in load forecasting, economic dispatch, and wholesale energy markets, with the ability to analyze data and execute profitable transactions.
• Experience with production cost modeling software (GenTrader preferred), OATI applications (OASIS, eTag, webTrader).
• NERC System Operator Certification at the "Balancing and Interchange Operator" level (preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few :

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Salary Range : $104,000 - $160,000 annually - commensurate with experience

Location : 6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose :

Responsible for performing the Operational Planning and Wholesale Energy Marketing functions for the Florida Municipal Power Pool (FMPP). This includes, but is not limited to, load forecasting, unit commitment, providing fuel consumption forecasts, engaging in profitable (or cost-saving) energy transactions, and coordinating with FMPP generation owners, transmission planners, and the Energy Control Center (ECC).

Primary Functions :

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Working Conditions :

This job is absent of disagreeable working conditions. This job consists of working in an office environment.

Physical Requirements :

This job consists of frequent speaking, hearing, typing, reading, writing and detailed inspection, and sitting.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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