Nuclear Planning Analyst - Analyst, Senior

Job Posting End Date

08-08-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Perform long range planning, conduct cost benefit analysis and provide recommendations on implementation of projects and capital improvements.

Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Support the planning and budgeting activities for the O&M and Capital resource allocation process, including long-range forecasts, detail budgets, re-projections and contingency plans.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports and provide meaningful analysis of drivers.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed to support analysis.
• Support decisions affecting operation and maintenance activities, capital investment, customer service levels, and profitability objectives.
• Engage in developing and improving standardized processes surrounding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions.
• Perform special studies, analysis, investigations, and assignments as may be required.
• Lead with the administration of the annual strategic planning process and develop, recommend and implement business plans that include all scheduling, resource and cost information, measurable goals, objectives, action plans and other requirements.
• Ensure expenses are appropriately accrued/recorded ensuring compliance with Company policies, FERC, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley principles. Research trends and variances and communicate with appropriate staff to resolve issues.
• Perform competitive cost analysis, compare business unit performance to industry and company projections and estimates, and recommend enhancements to business processes as they relate to improving the business environment.
• Develop, review or prepare reports on complex business strategies in a manner suitable for presentation to senior management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.

What We're Looking For:

Nuclear Planning Analyst/ Salary Grade 6:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or other business-related field from an accredited university or institution along with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Or, Associate’s degree in business, finance or other business-related field from an accredited university or institution along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business environment conducting strategic planning, modeling, and financial analysis.

Nuclear Planning Analyst, Senior/ Salary Grade 7:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or other related business-related field from an accredited university or institution.

Work Experience:

• Five years' experience in a regulated business environment conducting strategic planning, modeling and financial analysis.

Other Requirements:

• Strong experience with database reporting.
• Experience in month end closing processes, Capital/O&M determinations, retirement units and performance indicators.
• Exposure to regulated revenue environment and FERC accounting regulations.
• Ability to produce ad hoc reports using database reporting tools.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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