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Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

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Deadline to Apply: January 23, 2026

 

ESMO (Energy Supply & Market Operations)                                Location: San Antonio, Tx

Pay Grade

12

 

**Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level**

Position Summary

The Analyst Energy Portfolio Analytics position supports the functions of the Wholesale Power Solutions department of the Asset Management division.  The role requires research and analysis to support planning, oversight, and decision-making for both current and future CPS Energy generation resources.  Management of data and information, as well as the ability to communicate and present analysis and results is required. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Provides analysis support on various type of projects such as solar, wind, and energy storage resources
  • Assists in the periodic development and execution of Requests for Proposals for various energy resources
  • Supports the negotiation and execution of existing or future CPS Energy resources
  • Researches market information and works with CPS Energy internal subject matter experts and consultants to support analysis of current initiatives
  • Presents analysis methodologies and results to internal stakeholders, providing recommendations as needed
  • Performs tasks with moderate supervision and support from Asset Management leadership and other senior team members
  • Assists in implementing short-term and long-term vision and associated strategies to guide CPS Energy’s long-term wholesale power sales.
  • Supports activities associated with negotiations for new, or for renewals / extensions of existing, long-term wholesale purchase or sales contracts.
  • Administer contract compliance activities associated with all long-term wholesale power purchase and sales agreements.
  • Assists in tracking and assessment of zero emission resources, including existing contracts
  • Assists in establishing the strategy and activities related to procurement and disposition of our Renewable Energy Credit (REC) portfolio
  • Assists in preparing recommendations to Energy Portfolio Strategy Committee for approval
  • Consult with Energy Settlements Accounting on settlement issues related to zero emissions resources or long-term wholesale power contracts
  • Learns and stays abreast of the energy market environment, key energy policies, and regulations that may impact cost, planning and decision-making for generation resources
  • Represents CPS Energy in daily customer interactions as well as occasional industry outings, events, and/or conferences
  • Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to learn and understand basic principles of electricity production, power plant operations, and electricity and fuel markets.
Ability to gain knowledge of the CPS Energy Resource Portfolio and other Resources in the long-range plan or under consideration.
Ability to learn and gain knowledge of ERCOT Market principles and protocols.
Ability to learn and gain knowledge of Utility Principles.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
Experience in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university, particular an MBA
  • Advanced analytics experience (Excel, Python, Tableau, Alteryx)
  • Knowledge and experience in energy production cost modeling using tools such as Aurora and Gen Trader 

Competencies

Driving for Results
Communicates Effectively
Delivering High Quality Work
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited university. OR Critical analytical experience demonstrated in a similar position.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

The work environment includes extensive indoor work, computer usage, manual dexterity, talking on the phone and in-person, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
Must have the ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.


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