Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: T0200-26
Department: Power
Division: Power Management
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Power Resource Modeling team. As a Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst, you will contribute to running and developing our Python-based modeling codebase used for energy planning, risk management, and optimization. Your work will advance Tacoma Power's ability to provide reliable and affordable energy, manage risks, and optimize power resources.

In a time of rapid change for electric utilities driven by emerging technologies, evolving policies, and shifting market dynamics your insights will help guide the future of energy at Tacoma Power. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring Tacoma Power can continue to deliver low-cost, reliable power to its customers well into the future.

Please note: The Resource Planning & Analytics team currently has two positions open. This position is at the senior level, while the other is at the principal level (Principal Power Resource Planning Analyst). You must apply to each position individually to be considered for both.
In this role you will:

• Perform model runs. Manage model input and output data. Critically review and interpret model results.
• Develop and maintain modeling code including statistical/ machine learning models, linear optimization models, and heuristic-based models, which are used for simulations and forecasting. Evaluate models and quantify uncertainty.
• Visualize and present results to decision-makers. Participate in modeling team meetings and group planning sessions. Communicate with team members about progress and challenges.
• Update and improve the model codebase through GitHub. Troubleshoot, develop, test, and document code.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Some positions may require individuals to complete annual training and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)
Knowledge & Skills
Desired Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong investigative and exploratory skills
• Experience with scientific programming (e.g., Python, R, Git etc.)
• Advanced degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Power Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Apply

All interested individuals mustapply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

Tacoma Poweris an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a directly related field AND 2 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling?

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In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, do you have 6 years of experience in statistical analysis, forecasting, or financial/operational modeling?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

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Describe a project you completed using an open-source software package for scientific computing (such as the libraries in Python or R ecosystems). Briefly describe the question you were answering and how you used the software to answer that question.
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