Resource Planning Manager

Company: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Location: Westminster
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Description The Resource Planning Manager leads Tri-State’s resource planning function, overseeing analysis of long?term system needs, evaluation of generation and demand-side resource options, business strategy analysis for long-term planning, assessment of emerging technologies, and analysis of long-term power contracts and renewable resource opportunities. The role manages staff and core planning activities and serves as a primary contributor to both Tri-State’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) under WAPA requirements and the Colorado Electric Resource Plan (ERP), including coordination of public processes, participation in regulatory proceedings, and representation of Tri-State in external forms as appropriate. The manager also directs production cost modeling of Tri-State’s resources to support corporate budgets and short- and long?range financial forecasts. Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. Resource Planning Manager Hiring Salary Range: $135,000-$175,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Responsibilities Provide leadership and strategic direction for resource planning activities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. Manage and develop staff, including planning and executing projects that support long-term resource adequacy and portfolio optimization. Serve as a primary contributor to the development and maintenance of Tri-State’s Electric Resource Plan (ERP) required by Colorado law, working collaboratively with regulatory, forecasting, transmission, and financial planning teams to ensure a comprehensive and compliant plan. Lead other strategic initiatives that support resource planning and corporate objectives, including stakeholder engagement and participation in regulatory proceedings as appropriate. Responsible for timely and concise communication of the results of complex modeling and simulations related to overall power system economic optimization and analyses. Oversee resource portfolio modeling and production cost analysis to inform corporate budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic decision-making. Manage risk analytical modeling and reporting associated with applicable functional areas. Analyze and evaluate long term power purchase agreements and emerging technologies to support strategic resource decisions. Represent Tri-State on external committees, in dealings with other utilities, regulatory agencies and industry related organizations involving power marketing, energy applications, or energy commodity forecasting issues as required or assigned. Prepare and present reports and special projects, as requested. Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job. Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform other related duties as assigned SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: Leadership: ability to identify functional area business needs and establish goals and objectives and ensure alignment with enterprise goals. Planning: ability to think ahead and plan upcoming initiatives including prioritizing workload, developing schedules and meeting deadlines. Decision Making: ability to weigh options, consider alternatives and forecast outcomes and determine option which is best for the enterprise. Understand how to balance emotion with reason and make decisions that positively impact themselves, their employees, their customers and stakeholders, and their organizations. Ability to make decisions in difficult situations. Management/Supervision: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and supervise work of assigned staff, including projects and daily activities. Time management: ability to prioritize and schedule projects and meet deadlines. Analytical Leadership: Ability to interpret complex modeling and translate insights into actionable strategies. Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others. Qualifications Education and Training: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Extensive knowledge of current technology and trends affecting information and energy system operations and, financial and risk systems development, including related analytical tools, simulation models, hedging strategies, price forecasting and evaluation metrics. Extensive knowledge of electric power system operations and natural gas fundamentals and a thorough understanding of market dynamics. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to technical, user personnel, and management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Working knowledge of production cost modeling tools and methods. Ability to maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally with other utilities, consultants, industry organizations and regulatory agencies. Experience: Ten (10) years of related experience with an electric or gas utility preferably involving resource planning, energy markets, market applications development or commodity price forecasting. Prior resource planning experience with regulatory utility proceedings, preferred including integrated resource plan preparation and experience interacting with regulatory bodies. Other: Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.) Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

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