POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND.

This position coordinates the design and development of the strategic management process to support the framework and philosophy adopted by the Senior Management team and the Board of Directors at Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC). The incumbent works with the Director, Strategic Planning/Communications in coordinating the strategic planning process with senior management, the Board of Directors, and each of its subsidiaries, as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate the development of strategic plans for Basin Electric’s utility operations with input from Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Integrate the execution of processes required to administer and track the strategic plan across the functional areas of the organization, including Balanced Scorecards and the Strategic Planning Dashboard.
• Ensure that processes owned and run by other functional areas are linked to the strategic initiatives set forth by the Board of Directors. 
• Assist in reporting the strategic planning and execution status to Senior Staff and the Board of Directors on an ongoing basis. Keep informed of issues and activities affecting the electric utility industry, IOU’s, cooperatives, and their consumers.  
• Stay informed and research economic and industry activities that impact the Cooperative as a whole.  This includes data analysis and researching key trends that impact the Cooperative membership.
• Stay abreast of the status of the Cooperative’s projects, power facilities, programs, and subsidiary organizations to be able to answer member system questions and direct inquiries, as appropriate.
• Work with all departments to assist in the development of best-in-class processes and procedures through the Cooperative.
• Work with member systems and BEPC management/staff to assess and evaluate new member services offered by BEPC. Conduct member visits and relay feedback to BEPC.
• Contribute extensively to the Cooperative’s strategic planning efforts. This may include preparation and facilitation of strategic planning sessions with the BEPC Board of Directors and Senior Management.
• Maintain key relationships with individuals at all facilities.   Work with other Basin Electric staff and member systems to respond to industry changes. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field, and 8 years of progressive responsibility in a financial or strategic analysis environment. 
• Must have knowledge of strategic planning and execution processes, business concepts, terminology, and the relationship of various functional areas 
• Knowledge of energy-related products and services, experience in facilitating strategic discussions, an understanding of industry trends, process flow diagraming and analysis, and an awareness of key industry players.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Travel up to 10%.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting and standing/walking; and occasionally reaching below and above shoulder level, use of keyboard/computer, bending/reaching, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position requires good hearing and vision, and the ability to speak.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to develop plans, procedures and goals, and present information to others.
• Autonomy and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.