• Electric System Data Analyst

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Electric System Data Analyst

     

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    Electric System Data Analyst

     

    Salary

     

    $72,006.00 - $104,409.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502478

     

    Department

     

    Electric Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    11/06/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $72,006.00 - $82,806.90

     

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    Description

    Under general supervision of the Director, the Electric System Data Analyst is responsible for administering and managing the work order system and performing accounting functions as they relate to the electric transmission, distribution, and general plant. This includes but is not limited to generating ad hoc reports for management to aid in budgeting, cost accounting, rate design, and regulatory requirements; reviewing and monitoring distribution and transmission expenditures; and working with power supply on a variety of forecasting, settlement, and bid/hedging.

    Principal Duties

    + Work with power supply to track expenditures, create projections for future costs, estimate needs for shortages in contracted supply, and provide recommendations.

    + Participate in developing and updating system load analysis and power supply forecasts.

    + Participate in the development of auction strategies, projections, and tracking of COCS’s participation in ERCOT’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) market.

    + Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for managing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chart of Accounts (COA) and work order accounting through the City’s financial applications. Assign expenditures in accordance with FERC guidance on utility cost accounting.

    + Administer and manage the utility’s fixed assets using work order systems to generate accurate values of the electric plant as defined in the FERC COA. Coordinate with the City’s financial asset accounting staff to align FERC cost accounting with the City’s financial policies. Maintain all necessary system asset records in accordance with FERC standards for an electric utility.

    + Responsible for job costing and plant accounting associated with all CIP and capital projects performed by the electric department, as well as tracking and monitoring capital and O&M expenditures and budgets.

    + Manage the Assembly Unit (AU) database for the Electric Utility. Conduct periodic reviews of AU standard costs related to labor, materials, and equipment. Assign the appropriate FERC plant account codes to the AUs.

    + Prepare detailed routine and special reports as needed by Electric administration or the City administration.

    + Process personnel-related changes for the Electric Utility in the City’s HR application.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required: Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

     

    Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License

     

    Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, Power BI, and Outlook

     

    Preferred: Experience with electric utility accounting software (specifically CPR, work orders, and line design)

     

    Background in FERC Accounting

     

    Background in analyzing and forecasting electric system load

     

    Supplemental Information

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

     

    Position posted until filled or closing date.

     

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    An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

    APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

    www.cstx.gov/careers

     

    [email protected]

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

     

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    Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license?

     

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    + No

     

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    Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, management or related field; and four (4) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    How does this position align with your personal career goals and career progression?

     

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    Please define your level of knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

     

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    Please highlight your knowledge and experience that would directly relate to your success in performing the essential duties of this position.

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://cstx.gov/careers

     

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