Power Resources Settlements Analyst

 

About Ava Community Energy 
Ava Community Energy (Ava) is a local community choice power supplier that provides Alameda County and San Joaquin County with renewable energy options at competitive rates. As a not-for-profit public agency, Ava reinvests revenue back into the communities we serve through customer programs, clean power projects, and support for local organizations.

Culture and Commitment to Diversity 
Ava believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers who are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization!  

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service area’s rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills. 

We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws.

Position Summary
Ava is seeking to hire a full-time Power Resources Settlements Analyst, reporting to the Power Resources Settlement Manager. The Power Resources Settlements Analyst plays a critical role in validating power purchase transactions, tracking energy settlements, and ensuring contract compliance within Ava’s Power Resources team. This role supports invoice validation, monitoring CAISO market settlements, and the integrity of financial and operational data across Ava’s renewable and storage project portfolio.

The selected candidate will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of energy settlement — from generated power and project invoice review for contractual compliance to CAISO market performance review and analysis. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how clean energy projects are compensated, how settlement data is captured and tracked, and how contractual terms govern financial outcomes. The Settlements Analyst will work cross-functionally with power procurement teams and finance teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency in all aspects of energy-related settlements.

Position Details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Invoice Validation (25%)

2. Settlements Tracking and Data Integrity (25%)

3. CAISO Settlement Analysis (25%)

4. Contract Review, Compliance, and Knowledge Building (25%)

5. Other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

Compensation and Benefits 
The annual salary for this position is $111,682, with a Total Compensation of up to $118,383 annually based on performance.

Location and Working Conditions 
This position is based in Ava headquarters in Oakland, near BART. Ava's team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first Wednesday of the month.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ava is dedicated to reasonably accommodating an applicant for known physical or mental disabilities so that the applicant may participate in the application process.  We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with any employee with a known physical or mental disability to identify potential reasonable accommodations, if any, to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position. 

Licenses/Certificates 
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license or the ability to provide alternate transportation and a safe driving record. 

Working at Ava Community Energy 
Ava is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. Ava prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.  Ava strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment (exemptions will be evaluated by legal council).

The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. 
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