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Date: Nov 9, 2026
Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
The Energy Planning & Strategy Senior Analyst - Resource Management (Business Senior Analyst / Consultant Resource Management) participates in a variety of data analysis and modeling functions including identification of resource needs and selections, evaluating wholesale markets, planning and assisting with system operations, assessing other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques, and regulatory support. Develop resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes or other analytical findings critical to the business. Responsible for conducting complex analysis of wholesale markets, system operations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. Leads team in evaluating resource plans, market changes or other complex analysis that requires input from other Departments or external research.
Minimum Requirements
Energy Planning & Strategy Senior Analyst - Resource Management (Business Senior Analyst Resource Management)
- BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
- Plus six (6) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
- Knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
- Must have strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
- May be responsible for leading teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions.
Energy Planning & Strategy Senior Analyst - Resource Management (Business Consultant Resource Management)
- BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
- Plus eight (8) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
- Working knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
- Must have strong communication, presentation and writing skills. Must be able to lead teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions.
- Must be able to work with key internal and external stakeholders and all levels of management.
- A high level of proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired as required by the applicable position.
Major Accountabilities
1) Conducts advanced analysis of energy markets, system operations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques. As well as trains and supports team members in less complex analysis
2) Develops and presents information and/or presentations to leaders and executives highlighting or recommending resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes or other analytical findings critical to the business.
3) Leads teams in evaluating resource plans, market changes or other complex analysis that requires input from Legal department, Regulatory, Resource Management, Fossil Generation, and/or Middle and Back Office, etc.
4) May perform analysis to optimize the timing of generation outages, determine economic power transactions, and assist traders in developing strategies for serving APS load obligations in the most cost effective manner that also supports system reliability.
5) Oversees other analysts quantitative analysis using production cost models in the development of comprehensive resource plans, support trading and fuel procurement decisions, implement the hedge plan or produce the corporate Fuel Budget.
6) Leads teams in evaluating historic and forecasted market data, including pricing and trends to develop forecasts and analytical and mathematical models and analysis to support business unit performance plans and efforts.
7) Develops detailed and complex reports, such as the Integrated Resource Plan or topic specific white papers, to support business unit initiatives and decision making involving capital expenditures, major commercial commitments and changes in operating strategy.
8) Performs economic and financial studies, including cash flow analysis, rates of return computations and revenue requirements analysis as required.
9) Provides technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management functions.
10) Provides leadership to produce effective project teams. Ensure the development of a cooperative culture that supports team accomplishments and eliminates barriers and roadblocks.
11) Influence the strategic direction of the Company's planning efforts and provide project management among numerous APS departments regarding the planning and implementation of such resources.
12) Maintains and focuses others on awareness and understanding of key internal business functions, personnel, business improvement opportunities, key industry issues, key stakeholders, regulators, and technology trends. Participates in industry forums involving activities that affect the wholesale market to provide input for changes and to understand impacts to APS.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Energy Analyst
Align your credentials with EB classification
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive energy-sector experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Document your credentials precisely before applying, since the classification your employer files under determines the PERM requirements and your priority date queue.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current figure from OFLC Wage Search for Energy Analyst roles in your target metro before you receive an offer, so you can flag underpayment early.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Energy Analyst green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history by role and location. Focusing your applications on employers who have completed the process before reduces the risk of a sponsoring employer abandoning the filing midway.
Distinguish your O*NET occupation code clearly
Energy Analyst roles can map to multiple SOC codes depending on whether the work is power systems, financial modeling, or policy analysis. Confirm your employer uses the O*NET occupation profile that accurately reflects your duties, since the wrong SOC code can invalidate the PERM recruitment test and restart the clock.
Negotiate a written sponsorship commitment before accepting
Ask for a sponsorship agreement covering employer-paid PERM costs, timeline expectations, and what happens if the company is acquired or restructured. PERM labor certification can take a year or more from recruitment to DOL certification, and unclear terms upfront leave you exposed if leadership changes.
Preserve your priority date if you switch employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. AC21 job portability also protects you if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation under USCIS guidelines.
Green Card Energy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category covers most Energy Analyst green card sponsorships?
Most Energy Analyst roles qualify under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, or under EB-3 for roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the position, not your personal qualifications. USCIS holds the employer to the stated requirements throughout the process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Energy Analysts?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, file a prevailing wage determination, and then petition USCIS via I-140. Nationals from high-demand countries such as India and China can also face significant priority date backlogs before they can file I-485 or pursue consular processing.
How do I find Energy Analyst employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for Energy Analyst roles, searchable by city and job function. Targeting employers who have already completed the process before is more reliable than asking companies with no prior sponsorship experience to initiate PERM for the first time, which can extend timelines significantly.
Can I change jobs while my Energy Analyst green card case is in progress?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability under USCIS rules lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting your case. If your I-140 was approved by a prior employer, that approved petition's priority date can transfer to your new employer's I-140, protecting your place in the queue.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an Energy Analyst role?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign using DOL-mandated methods such as newspaper ads and job postings, document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied, and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The recruitment test must be completed within a specific timeframe and the application filed within 180 days of completing recruitment. DOL audits a portion of PERM applications, which can add months to the process.