Forecast and Uncertainty Analyst

• Job Title: Forecast and Uncertainty Analyst
• Location: Audubon, PA (Hybrid)
• Duration: Contract

• This position combines data analysis, tool development, and operational forecasting to help ensure the reliability and stability of the power grid.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is comfortable working through complexity and ambiguity, and is motivated to contribute to a team that delivers high-impact, real-time operational insights.

Responsibilities

• • Develop and maintain analytical tools and visualizations (Tableau, SQL, Python, Excel) to support load, renewable, and uncertainty forecasting, including performance tracking and issue resolution.
• • Contribute to the daily operational load forecast by assessing model outputs, weather data, historical analogs, and evolving load characteristics.
• • Support the onboarding of new solar and wind generation by initiating forecasts, evaluating input data, and coordinating with generation owners and forecast vendors.
• • Enhance renewable forecasting processes, including improving onboarding workflows and ensuring input data quality.
• • Monitor forecast performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and input data quality.
• • Perform ad hoc analyses and act as a problem solver to support operational needs, data requests, customer inquiries, and corporate goal KPIs.
• • Support uncertainty modeling efforts, including training and tuning machine learning models, evaluating performance, and communicating insights to stakeholders.
• • Leverage AI tools to rapidly prototype new capabilities, enhance existing tools, and improve forecasting outcomes.
• • Identify and drive continuous improvements in forecasting methodologies, processes, and tools in a dynamic operating environment.
• • Build and maintain a strong understanding of electric power industry trends impacting uncertainty, including renewable integration, electrification, and data center growth.
• • Collaborate closely with teammates across System Operations to tackle complex, ambiguous problems with real-time operational impact.

• Required Qualifications
• • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• • Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality, detail-oriented work
• • Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and navigate ambiguity in problem-solving
• • Technical troubleshooting skills and ability to support operational tools and processes
• • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey insights and recommendations

• Preferred Qualifications
• • Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• • Experience with Tableau, SQL, Python, and Excel
• • Familiarity with PJM operations, markets, or planning functions

• What We’re Looking For
• • A team-first mindset – someone who contributes to and elevates those around them
• • Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with incomplete information
• • Curiosity and initiative to explore new tools, techniques, and approaches
• • A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering impactful results