Position Description

Seattle City Light’s Customer Energy Services (CES) Division is seeking an inspired and ambitious individual to join our team as a Policy Analyst. You will lead, develop, and deliver analyses to determine whether and how much to invest in energy technologies and programs. These analyses can include potential assessments, resource planning, incentive setting, forecasts, and cost-effectiveness.

In this position, you will drive technical models and studies for the Division’s demand response, renewable energy, and energy efficiency programs, products, and services. This position requires a passion for teamwork and collaboration and an aptitude to transform new technologies and customer insights into utility services. This position reports to the Strategy, Planning & Evaluation Manager.

Our values drive our work: customers first, environmental stewardship, equitable community connections, operational and financial excellence, safe and engaged employees. In line with these values, we have a track record of delivering affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound electricity, paired with energy programs that help our customers meet their energy needs and facilitate our community’s transition to a just, equitable, and green energy future.   

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you’ll be doing: 

• Complete potential studies that identify the amount, timing, and cost of demand side resources (like energy efficiency, demand response, and customer renewables) to meet state regulatory requirements, inform program design, and support other utility planning efforts
• Work in and lead cross-functional teams that address technical models and studies
• Develop, manage, and maintain tools, resources, and decision systems related to energy measures, cost effectiveness, and incentive setting
• Provide technical guidance to City and departmental officials regarding energy laws, regulations, policies, and programs
• Represent City Light as a thought leader in both internal and external settings
• Build coalitions and coordinate policy development with other utilities, Federal and State agencies, regional organizations, and advisory councils
• Provide oversight of consultant/vendor research, analysis, planning, and regulatory support
• Provide contract and budget management support
• Supervise interns

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: 

Three years’ experience in public policy, planning, or evaluation and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Engineering, or other relevant discipline (other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).

Desired Qualifications – You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Progressively responsible experience in complex multi-disciplined market analysis, research, evaluation, or product development 
• Knowledge of flexible load, renewable energy, and/or energy efficiency technologies and markets
• Proven project or program management experience 
• Ability to manage and analyze complex datasets and technical issues and succinctly convey conclusions, inferences, and intended applications in terms understandable to senior level executives, government leaders, and other teams
• Ability to work in and manage ambiguity; capable of dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place
• Ability to effectively build relationships with diverse internal partners and other stakeholders through positive interaction, problem identification, and resolution
• Excellent written and verbal skills, ideally with publicly available examples
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver compelling presentations that effectively communicate information and ideas to a variety of internal and external audiences 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, professional development, and continuous learning

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $54.28 to $63.26 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application: 

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement 
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.