Power Resources Specialist I/ii (risk Management & Contracts Administration) - Energy Department

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact on the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 62% renewable product and a 100% renewable product. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active staff‑led Culture and Racial Equity committees, and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese‑speaking communities. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit The Energy department is seeking to fill one (1) full‑time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting fast‑paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy projects. The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: Develop analytical modeling and reporting for evaluating portfolio‑level and enterprise‑wide risks, providing insights that strengthen decision making. Define and quantify the risk metric to demonstrate financial risk during extreme, disadvantageous energy market conditions and assess their implications for the organization. Support the creation of scalable risk management tools to track the various operational, financial, strategic, legislative, regulatory risks specific to the energy industry. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess critical energy‑sector risks—such as wholesale market fluctuations and evolving regulatory requirements—and recommend mitigation strategies. Perform attribution analysis to identify the factors contributing to power portfolio performance and generate insights for strategic decision making. Perform sensitivity analyses on key energy‑related risk variables using financial modeling techniques to evaluate organizational impact and prepare clear, data‑driven reports for management. Coordinate with different divisions within the department to identify the key risks across various categories, supporting the development and maintenance of an enterprise risk register. Monitor the organization’s risk exposure and the effectiveness of existing risk management strategies through continuous data analysis. Evaluate enterprise risks, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with business units to assess, track, and mitigate business‑level risks, while informing enterprise‑level risk assessment and management. Identify emerging operational and financial risks by analyzing internal and external energy‑market data to evaluate risk likelihood, impact, exposure, and control effectiveness, providing strategic recommendations to prevent or reduce potential losses. Maintain an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California Energy Regulation and assess how policy changes may impact organizational operations and compliance. Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong modeling, analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills. The candidate should have effective communication skills, show attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Candidates that are highly collaborative with colleagues and are able to think outside the box are ideal. Experience in the energy sector is desirable. The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit also provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various non‑energy contracts, administers signed energy contracts, and manages the invoicing process. The position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on March13,2026. Education and Experience Power Resources SpecialistI – A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business. Experience: None Power Resources SpecialistII – A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business AND one (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations. Acceptable Substitution : None Licenses or Certificates: Valid California Driver’s License may be required. THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, REQUIRING PART OF THE WORK WEEK TO BE ONSITE IN THE DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE OFFICE. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future. Competencies: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance. Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Multi‑Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Computer skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Excel, as well as data visualization and modeling tools. Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne Barreto at . #J-18808-Ljbffr