Energy Analyst​/Senior Energy Analyst; Market Intelligence

Overview

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence) at Ascend Analytics

Full Time

Start Date:

Immediate

Expiry Date: 17 Mar, 26

Salary: 125000.0

Posted On: 17 Dec, 25

Experience:

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job:
Yes

Telecommute:
Yes

Sponsor Visa:
No

Skills:

Analytic Modeling, Revenue Forecasts, Asset Valuation, Risk Management, Renewable Integration, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, Organization, Work Ethic, Problem Solving, Power Market Operations, Forecast Development, Technical Resource, Software Products

Software Development

Description

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst – Market Intelligence

Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office, but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate.

Please note:

Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsor ships at this time.

Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments.

Market Intelligence delivers industry-leading wholesale and retail price forecasts across U.S. power markets. Leveraging proprietary models and deep market expertise, Ascend

MI provides nodal sub-hourly forecasts extending 20+ years to support investment, development, and operational decisions. Market Intelligence integrates fundamental drivers, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to produce bankable and regulatory-accepted insights. These forecasts form the foundation for valuation, risk analysis, and strategic planning for developers, investors, and utilities.

• Lead forecast development for one of the seven US ISOs and work products to support the forecast.
• Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients.
• Provide clients with expertise in analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration.
• Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis.
• Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations.
• Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations.
• Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply. Serve as the go-to resource for our clients’ decision-making.
• Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities of Ascend’s software products.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred.
• 1+ years prior experience in a power/electricity focused role with a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non-profit (3+ years for Senior Analyst).
• Familiarity with the energy industry and understanding of the structures (physical and financial) that govern it.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to explain complex data.
• Demonstrated track record of working with clients and teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, teamwork, organization, and work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimal supervision.

• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field; advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred.
• Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages).
• Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams.
• Knowledge of deregulated power markets operations and/or DER programs.
• Experience with power modeling software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSSE, or PSO (Strongly Preferred).

• Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 – Energy Analyst; $95,000 - $125,000 – Senior Analyst. Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term…