Contact: 703-392-1552 or 1-888-277-5165

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is currently recruiting for a Sr. Operations Research Analyst to work out of our Gainesville office. The successful incumbent will lead in the formulation of mathematical and simulation modeling, stress scenarios and other optimizing methods and analyze in collaboration with engineering, operations, and business development personnel to optimize capital asset portfolios and maximize the value of the asset portfolio and for identifying risks associated with such asset portfolios and recommend strategies to mitigate the risks.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

·Lead the development, implementation and validation of forecasting, resource utilization, work process efficiency and service quality measurement methodologies.

·Lead in researching error analysis to continually improve forecast accuracy resource utilization, work process efficiency and service quality.

·Break down the business problem or business systems into their component parts. Formulate the mathematical methods appropriate to analyze the business issue. Collect and verify the essential data from internal systems and external sources required to perform the analyses needed to solve the assigned business problem or the assigned business decision that must be made.

·Lead in the formulation of new mathematical and simulation modeling, new optimizing methods new analyses techniques and new data requirements to solve business problems as presented by management.

·Lead in the specification, development and implementation of new software, computer systems and new sources and types of data for the purposes of enhancing the technical analyses, data modeling and computer simulation of business scenarios requiring solutions.

·Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions. Collaborate with senior managers and decision-makers to identify and solve a variety of problems, and to clarify management objectives.

Education
Masters Degree in engineering, economics, finance, mathematics or computer science is required.

Experience
Six years related professional experience energy asset and energy systems fundamental analysis. Strong background in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques. Understanding of economics and application of economic principles to asset portfolio optimization and energy forecasting. Experience in developing and validating data models and simulation. Experience in financial, statistical and economic modeling and strategic planning required.

Experience and proven ability to perform thorough, appropriate and accurate quantitative and economic evaluations and analyses. Work with mathematical concepts such as integration, probability, and statistical inference. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, perform quantitative analyses and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

Possess the ability in the use of statistical software:
* Analytical or scientific software (SAS software)
* Database reporting software (Business Objects Crystal Reports)
* Database management software (Oracle, SQL Server and DB2)
*Development environment software (C, Microsoft Visual Basic)
*Office suite software (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Word)
* Pattern design software (Microsoft Office Visio)
*Possess the ability to obtain user certification in analytic or scientific software.

NOVEC offers an excellent comprehensive compensation and benefits program including: employee health and dental insurance benefits, group term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short term and long term disability, 401(k) plan, retirement security program, and 10 paid holidays. NOVEC does not provide sponsorship for this position. To get started on this great opportunity, please visit: http://novec.appone.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer, male/female/disabled or EOE M/F/D.