Cleco
Energy
ResourcePlanningStructure&AnalyticsPrincipal
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“Resource Planning Structure & Analytics Principal at Cleco. Skills: Resource Planning, Analytics, Modeling framework, Data management. Own and govern Cleco’s resource planning modeling framework. Establish repeatable modeling standards”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering or related field, +5 years of utility experience, Experience with Energy Exemplar applications (i. e. Aurora, Plexos) or similar applications, Experience in establishing processes and controls, Ability to negotiate and influence with a consultative approach, Champions cross-collaboration throughout the Cleco organization, Capable of communicating effectively to senior leadership, Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area, Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job, Demonstrated ability to communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences, Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, Present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
What You'll Do.
Own and govern Cleco’s resource planning modeling framework
Establish repeatable modeling standards
Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis
Translate complex modeling results into clear insights
Support IRP development
Support MISO-related planning needs
Support regulatory testimony
Support capital prioritization with consistent and traceable analytics
Coordinate across Regulatory
Transmission Planning
Generation Operations
Modernize Resource Planning analytics
Support evaluation of major resource planning decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-collaboration throughout the Cleco organization; Coordinate across Regulatory, Transmission Planning, Generation Operations, Energy Operations, Fuels, Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Analytics
Communication Scope
Communicating effectively to senior leadership; Communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences; Present ideas and opinions
Full Job Description
**At Cleco, we 're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana.** With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—**where we 're Energizing Your Tomorrow.** The Resource Planning Structure & Analytics Principal serves as the lead owner of Cleco’s resource planning modeling, analytics, and data management framework. This role is accountable for establishing a defensible, repeatable, and well-controlled analytical foundation for resource planning decisions, including Plexos model development, scenario analysis, assumption governance, output validation, and translation of complex modeling results into actionable portfolio insights. The role supports Cleco’s transition from ad hoc planning analysis to a structured resource planning function capable of supporting IRP development, LPSC requirements, MISO-related planning needs, and major capital decisions. **Key Responsibilities** * Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence. * Own and govern Cleco’s resource planning modeling framework, including Plexos model structure, assumptions, scenario setup, version control, output validation, analytical evaluation and reporting. * Advance Plexos adoption and internal modeling expertise while reducing dependence on external consultant-driven analysis in coordination with Corporate Analytics and other internal stakeholders. * Establish repeatable modeling standards, data management, documentation, and quality controls to support defensible planning decisions. * Lead scenario and sensitivity analys
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