Sr/Manager of Commercial & Energy Analytics

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. is seeking a Sr/Manager of Commercial & Energy Analytics in Palmer, AK. The role involves leadership in energy supply, planning, and analytics, ensuring reliable power delivery. Responsibilities include managing fuel supplies, forecasting, negotiating agreements, and overseeing an analytics team. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders and advising leadership on risks and opportunities. The job is full-time, with hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, and is not remote.
Position-

Status

Manager of Commercial & Energy Analytics/Sr Manager of Commercial & Energy Analytics Regular

Who Can

Apply

MEA Employees & General Public

Posting Date

January 23, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Department

Fuel Supply

Grade/Annual

Grade 14 - $123,510 Min DOE

Grade 16 - $137,384 Min DOE

Union Representation

N/A

Hours of Work

8AM-5PM

Work Location

Eklutna Generation Station

PURPOSE

This position provides leadership and oversight for the Associations energy supply, power supply planning, and energy analytics functions to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of power. The role directs forecasting, power cost modeling, natural gas scheduling analytics, power sales and purchases, and related commercial agreements while ensuring accurate settlement and reporting. This position leads the energy analytics team, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, advises leadership on risks and opportunities, and supports a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The Manager performs the below functions with mentorship of direct supervisor or designee.

The Senior Manager performs and masters all the below functions.

1.Responsible for ensuring adequate fuel supplies for the Associations generating facilities; directing the activities related to the Associations power sales and purchases, including the development of power purchase and sales contracts, short-term purchases and sales, and energy reporting.

2.Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight for load and resource planning, forecasting, power cost modeling, and related analytical functions supporting the Associations operational and strategic goals.

3.Responsible for negotiating commercial agreements for fuel supply, purchased power, and related contractual arrangements with gas producers, pipelines, and independent power producers.

4.Manage, coach, and develop the Energy Analyst and Senior Energy Analyst positions, including performance management, hiring, training, and team capability development in accordance with Association expectations and policies.

5.Ensure that daily, monthly, and annual energy transaction data and analytical reporting are accurate, complete, and in compliance with processes, procedures, and contractual requirements.

6.Oversee cost production modeling for generation and purchased power, including maintaining model integrity, verifying inputs, and guiding enhancements recommended by analytic staff.

7.Provide oversight and strategic review of natural gas scheduling analytics, pipeline imbalance reporting, and cost/risk impacts; coordinate with Power Supply on operational decisions informed by analytical results.

8.Direct the development, validation, forecasting, reporting, and documentation of fuel, generation, and purchased power costs, including modeling of future cost scenarios.

9.Prepare, administer, and monitor the department budget and develop Key Performance Indicators that demonstrate progress toward strategic objectives.

10.Advise leadership on issues, risks, or opportunities that arise from market changes, modeling results, regulatory filings, or operational analyses.

11.Represent the Association in regional working groups and energy industry forums, advocating positions using data-driven analysis.

12.Collaborate closely with Power Supply, Dispatch, Regulatory, and Accounting to ensure analytical products and cost representations are accurate, current, and aligned with contracts and operational conditions.

13.Maintain strong industry relationships with Alaska Railbelt utility partners to support analytical coordination and information exchange.

14.Provide guidance on contingency analysis and scenario modeling to support alternative fuel supply strategies and crisis preparedness.

15.Communicate analytical findings, risks, and operational impacts clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders through written reports, dashboards, and in-person communication.

16.Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.

17.Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Manager

Qualified candidates are required to have:

A relevant bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Three (3) years of progressively relevant experience, preferably in the utility industry.

A valid drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Preferred experience:

Utility industry experience with generation and transmission operations, power purchases/sales, regulatory understanding, and contract administration.

Experience leading an analytical or operational planning team.

Experience with PCI GenTrader or similar analytical and modeling tools.

Senior Manager

Qualified candidates are required to have:

A relevant bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Combination of seven (7) years of progressively relevant experience in the utility industry and supervisory/management experience.

A valid drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Preferred experience:

Masters degree in a relevant field.

Utility industry experience with generation and transmission operations, power purchases/sales, regulatory understanding, and contract administration.

Experience leading an analytical or operational planning team.

Experience with PCI GenTrader or similar analytical and modeling tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.

Advanced knowledge of economic and financial analysis in regulated utility environments.

Knowledge of electric utility industry operations, infrastructure, and analytical workflows.

Knowledge of utility tariffs, applicable statutes, and the Alaska regulatory environment.

Knowledge of Cook Inlet fuel supply history, infrastructure, and market dynamics.

Advanced skills in math and statistics.

Advanced skill with analytical and simulation tools, forecasting systems, and relevant software packages.

Advanced skill in written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting data, and developing actionable recommendations.

Skill in negotiation support and the ability to influence outcomes through data-driven insights.

Advanced ability in database design, data manipulation, analytical software tools, and management information extraction.

Ability to collaborate effectively under multiple deadlines and concurrent priorities.

Ability to balance complex factors and develop creative solutions.

Ability to lead technical teams and work effectively across the organization.

Ability to produce clear presentations, reports, and contracts.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal and contractual documents.

Ability to solve problems logically using sound judgment and decision-making methodologies.

Ability to self-motivate and encourage continuous improvement within the team.

Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and lead implementation of improvements.

Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demand activity percentages:

Major occurs 60% or more of work time.

Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.

Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.

Physical demand requirements:

Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.

Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.

Major amount of standing, sitting, finger use, eye-hand coordination, communicating, hearing, and seeing (near & far).

Moderate amount of handing of items.

Minor amount of walking, lifting/pushing up to ten (10) pounds, carrying up to fifty (50) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, feeling/touching of items, foot-hand-eye coordination, and depth perception.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works primarily in an office setting but will be required to visit generation sites and travel to locations outside the State of Alaska.

Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud in the plant areas.

Exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical and safety hazards.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore, is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.

MEA requires a post offer drug test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.

MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please visit www.mea.coop by the closing date.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645

Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax: (907) 761-9264

MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.

Benefits Include

401(k) matching 2%

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance 100% paid by MEA

Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA

Employee assistance program

Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk

11.5 paid holidays per year.

Retirement Defined Benefit plan