Hiring: Large Load Business Partner/Lead – Economic Forecasting Company: American Electric Power Location: Columbus, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:35:41 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Python, R About the job Experience: •8 years of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. (Principal-level) •10 years of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. (Staff-level) •Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. •Exposure to different programming languages, such as SAS, R, and Python and exposure to dashboarding tools such as PowerBI. •Demonstrated capacity to work positively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Required Skills: •Large Load Forecasting and Performance Tracking: Lead the Large Load and Data Center Forecasting process and reporting. This monthly process requires direct engagement with Operating Companies and the use of AEP's internal customer relationship management and billing systems for reporting. •Regulatory and RTO Support: Support Operating Companies through regulatory filings related to Large Load, such as Integrated Resource Plans, New Generation Filings, and Rate Cases. Lead and/or support RTO Large Load processes, including PJM’s annual Load Addition Submission process. Monitor and advise on RTO activity as it relates to Large Load. •Executive and Investor Communications: Lead reporting that advises and provides insights to internal AEP leaders within FP&A and Investor Relations to support investor discussions and quarterly earnings presentation materials. Prepare concise narratives regarding Large Load growth and AEP’s future demand. •Data Analytics and Management: Maintain Economic Forecasting’s Large Load data sets and related dashboards. •Bachelors degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required. Qualifications: •Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! Compensation: •$98,993 - $177,503 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!