Entry Resource Optimization Specialist
 Sacramento Municipal Utility District | |
remote work
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 United States, California, Sacramento | |
 May 15, 2026 | |
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Apply now Title: Entry Resource Optimization Specialist Department:
Resource Optimization Location:
Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899 Category:
Minimum Pay Rate:$93,225.60 Maximum Pay Rate:$123,531.20 Limited Term Position:No Civil Service Status:Civil Service Apply by Date:05/31/2026 Posting Type:Open SMUD is currently recruiting for a Resource Optimization Specialist (Entry) within the Energy Trading & Contracts Resource Optimization team. This team focuses on production cost modeling for the economic planning of SMUD's resource portfolio mix. Qualified individuals will possess a strong financial and mathematic background. Experience in data analytics, statistical analysis and data science is highly preferred. Purpose
To play a key role within the Energy Trading & Contracts Department, optimizing SMUD's resource portfolio to enhance efficiency and performance. Routinely assess optimization results and market data and provide insights that inform strategic decisions, ensuring SMUD effectively meets its energy supply and demand needs. Nature and Scope
There are five (5) levels in this job classification series that have similar job content but with progressively more challenging degrees and levels of skill, responsibility, knowledge, experience and qualification requirements: Flex classifications (that permit progression from lower-level classes to higher level classes without examination based upon assessment of an individual's experience and performance) within the series:
Non-Flex classifications (that promote from lower-level classes to higher level classes and require an examination, such as an interview, based upon individual experience and performance) within the series:
Entry/Intermediate to Journey: Incumbents at the entry (or intermediate) level are required to successfully "progress" to the journey level within 60 months of appointment to remain within the job series. Seniors and Principals must be hired through a promotional process and do not automatically progress from lower levels in the series. Duties and Responsibilities
Modeling & Optimization:
Data Analysis & Performance Assessment:
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Market Research & Leadership:
Required Education
Required Experience Qualifications
Knowledge Of
Normal business practices and ethical behavior.Contract fundamentals, accounting and financial statements, operations, maintenance, and capital budgeting fundamentals.Qualitative statistical and economic analysis fundamentals.Computers and Microsoft product suite, as well as analytical software fundamentals.Basic electrical engineering. Skills To
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing internally and externally.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job duties.Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines.Interpret and apply industry and business policies and regulations.Evaluate large data sets related to resource capacity, energy supply and demand, transmission and related transactions.Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support portfolio decisions and evaluate economic impacts.Implement relevant trading directives from Management. Desirable Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers.Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together. An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform "substantially similar work," when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance. SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests. Why Sacramento, California? The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few. Hybrid Work CalPERS SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan along with other valuable retirement and health benefits. This program helps provide financial security both during your career and after retirement. To learn more about CalPERS and the benefits it offers, please visit www.calpers.ca.gov. SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Req ID:
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