Director Generation Planning

Job Summary The Director Generation Planning will define, own and deliver the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) as well as support large load portfolio modeling. The Director will also provide any regulatory support to meet the needs of all stakeholders within NiSource/NIPSCO. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the technical end-to-end modelling and creation of the long-term demand and supply plans for the company ensuring all deliverables meet internal and regulatory needs and timelines. The Director will also represent and own the generation planning pillar within the larger integrated system planning ecosystem. The resource planning team provide long term demand and supply signals as well as additional market and technical support to departments including Transmission, Gas Planning, Regulatory, Regulatory Policy, Financial Planning, Accounting, Risk, Environmental, Tax, Legal, etc. as well as ad hoc requests by any other department. Essential Functions Oversee all long-term demand and generation capacity planning activities as it relatest to integrated resource planning (IRP) as well as large load deal and portfolio analytics. Supervise department personnel, manage the O&M budget and communicate applicable impacts to corporate O&M/CAPEX. Mentor, coach, and provide training to direct reports to ensure on-going development of the department. Partner with Finance, Transmission and Gas Planning to creatively integrate generation resource planning into the larger integrated system planning ecosystem. Provide and support required testimony in CPCN, IURC, or other filings to support load and energy supply needs. Provide and coordinate testimony and forecasts as required to support NiSource/NIPSCO’s involvement in the broader energy markets (e.g. FAC, GCA, RA, RTO, etc. – cost recovery trackers). Respond to Data Requests as required pursuant to audits, regulatory proceedings, or government investigations; participate in internal and external audits as required. Required Qualifications For Position Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance or a related field 10+ years experience in the electric utility, gas utility or a related industry. Extensive experience with load forecasting, generation resource and capacity planning, and scenario planning. Experience in leading a complex department covering a multitude of market-facing, and regulatory-based processes. Ability to perform duties effectively under normal, emergency, and contingency situations. Knowledge of regulatory processes, rates, tariffs, State and Federal regulations, and gas operations. Financially competent in the areas of general accounting, levelized cost of energy, net present value analysis. Knowledge of rates, tariffs, cost allocation, and billing functions. Possess an outstanding understanding of regulatory processes, bulk power generation, wholesale power markets, and renewable/thermal generation operating characteristics. Working understanding of customer & market trends, capacity deal structures (self-build Vs purchase power agreements), Track record of delivery robust analytical planning deliverables from data collection, modelling and scenario planning in wide and diverse stakeholder environment. Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position Master's Degree in Economics, Data Science or a related field Physical Demands Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Lifting - Rarely Carrying - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Pulling - Rarely Climbing - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Stooping - Rarely Kneeling - Rarely Crouching - Rarely Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Rarely Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and