Resource Planning Manager

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.

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.