Analyst, Power Supply and Compliance

Who We Are 

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 35 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. 

What You’ll Do 

CPA is seeking a motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented Analyst, Power Supply & Compliance to provide compliance, analytical, and other support to our growing Power Supply team, as we advance clean energy goals in a way that adheres to the local priorities of our member agencies. The focus for this role is to provide support for CPA’s resource adequacy compliance efforts and other compliance functions related to environmental products.  

The Power Supply team performs various functions related to the development and management of CPA’s energy supply portfolio, including procurement of renewable, carbon-free, conventional energy, demand response, and resource adequacy products to contribute toward CPA’s target portfolio mix, comply with CPA’s hedging strategies, achieve regulatory and legislative targets, and maximize benefits for CPA’s customers. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to work at an important intersection of energy and climate policy in California, helping to restructure Southern California’s energy market to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide local choice in energy supply and services. 

Who You’ll Work With 

The Analyst, Power Supply & Compliance will report to the Director, Power Origination. You will work closely with the Power Supply team, Regulatory team, Risk Management, and other consultants as assigned.   

Commitment to Diversity 

At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Culture 

CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. 

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. 

• Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues. 

• Ability to work well with diverse teams and consultants. Be able to thrive in a highly collaborative setting. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (Power BI) or related software. 

• Experience with data analysis tools like R, Python and SAS is a plus. 

• CCA experience is a plus. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Resource Adequacy Compliance: Assist with preparing various Resource Adequacy compliance reports, including monthly and annual filings and external data requests. Stay informed of state, local, and federal regulatory policies and actions that impact energy and Resource Adequacy capacity procurement and reporting. 

• Resource Adequacy/Renewable/Carbon Free Portfolio Management: Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of tools and systems related to resource adequacy, renewable energy, and carbon-free position monitoring, in coordination with CPA’s scheduling coordinator, front, mid, and back-office functions. This includes working with the mid-office to build functionality to extract information from internal systems to assist with compliance reporting.  

• Environmental Compliance: Assist with the preparation and management of various environmental and emissions compliance reports, including Power Content Label, Power Source Disclosure, Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Compliance, RPS Procurement Plans, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting, Green-e and The Climate Registry and other data requests.  

• WREGIS Account Management: Assist with the acceptance, transfer, and management of Renewable Energy Credit (REC) deliveries both in the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (WREGIS) and in CPA’s internal tracking system. Support CPA Settlements’ reconciliation of REC and carbon-free invoicing. 

• Resource Adequacy/Renewable/Carbon Free Contracting: Provide support for origination of compliance and environmental products – Resource Adequacy, RECs, carbon-free (large hydro), and California Carbon Allowances (CCAs). 

• Structured Contracts Request for Offers (RFO) Support: Provide support for RFO offer intake, processing and selection for long-term contracting efforts, including assessing potential project sites for environmental impacts, compliance and other evaluation criteria. 

• Management Support: Prepare effective reports and presentations for management and Board communications. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities: 

• Demonstrate good judgment and integrity 

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. 

• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language 

• Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast-paced, start-up environment 

• Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative 

• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods 

Qualifications 

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree & at least 2 years of experience in energy compliance (such as RPS, RA), energy trading, regulatory, market operations, or planning.  

• Experience in CAISO or North American electricity markets is a plus. 

• Degree in finance, economics, environmental science, business administration, or mathematics preferred  

Work Location   

This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes a transportation allowance. The Remote & Hybrid options require in-person attendance at the organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. Full-time staff are required to work during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.    

The salary range for this position is $87,983.44-$126,697.92, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as Form 700. 

How to Apply 

Candidates should apply on CPA’s Career Page. The start date for the position is as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.