Computational Mathematics Analyst (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS ANALYST (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Hiring Salary Range: $67,100.00 - $100,700.00

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

The Computational Mathematics Analyst is responsible for providing research, models, analyses, and reports to support the development, communication, and implementation of DPC’s power supply strategy and resource planning work. This role will collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management, Energy Marketing, and other stakeholders across DPC to deliver impactful results and to create member value.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.    Develop, distribute, and present technical analyses on energy markets on a routine or ad hoc basis.  This would include analysis of forward physical and financial energy markets, day-ahead and real-time markets, ancillary service markets, financial transmission markets, capacity auctions, coal markets, natural gas markets, and fuel transportation.

2.    Develop highly complex and rigorous custom analytical tools, Monte Carlo simulation models, and algorithms to support analyses.  This includes the ability to mine data from internal and external sources to support tools and models.

3.    Create reports which provide market insight for internal consumption through personal analysis, industry trends, or in collaboration with various stakeholders.

4.    Collaborate with others to translate energy and capacity market changes into strategic opportunities while analyzing the merits of potential strategies.

5.    Developing and maintaining a deep knowledge of energy and capacity markets, options theory and pricing, wholesale trading practices, hedging, and internal budgeting/forecasting processes.
 

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Economics, or Statistics (Data Science), MS plus is preferred. At least one year of applied research experience is required together with a demonstrated ability to build and use complex mathematical and statistical models.

Skills:

• Must have strong analytical skills and interests.
• Strong knowledge of differential equations, numerical analysis, optimization methods, stochastic analysis, linear algebra, and Monte Carlo simulation
• Ability to prepare complex reports and correspondence to meet special needs and requests
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires strong Excel and modeling skills
• Strongly prefer candidates with experience in PowerBI, R, Python, SQL, or other programing tools

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 job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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