Energy AnalystSenior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 95000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Energy Analyst/Senior Energy AnalystMarket Intelligence
Preference is given for candidates who can work in theBoulder office but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate.
Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
Your Impact at Ascend
As part of the Ascend Team you will support leading edge decision analysis forenergy projectdevelopment & operationsthroughthe modeling of short and long-term power market someone who brings industryexpertise a fresh perspective and a desire to makea big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in thepowerindustry including economics finance or engineering andexhibitshigh levelsof leadership and professionalism. We are seeking talented individuals with a serious commitment to energy analytics and the evolution of the grid towards greater renewable and storage penetration.
Ascend Analyticsis the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The companys offerings enable decision makers in power supply procurement and investment markets to planoperate 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 billionin project financing assessments.
Market Intelligencedelivers industry-leading wholesale and retail price forecasts across markets. Leveraging proprietary models and deep marketexpertiseAscendMIprovides 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.
Job Responsibilities &Essential Functions
- Lead forecast development for one of the seven US ISOs and workproductsto supportthe forecast.
- Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients
- Provide clients withexpertisein the areas of analytic modeling forrevenue forecasts andasset valuation risk management and renewable integration
- Devisenew approachestorepresentresults 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 ourclientsdecision-making.
- Serve as a technical resource for scoping building deploying andlaunchactivitiesofAscendssoftware products.
RequiredEducation Skills &Experience
- Bachelors degree in a quantitative field; degrees in economics engineering and energy preferred
- 1 yearspriorexperience(3 years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) ina power/electricity focused rolewith a utility consulting firm governmentagencyfinancial institutionor non-profit.
- Familiarlywith the energy industryand contextualunderstanding of the structures (physical and financial) that govern it.
- Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data
- Demonstratedtrack recordof working with clients and team
- Strong interpersonal skills written and verbal communicationteamwork skillsorganizationand workethic
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision
PreferredEducation Skills&Experience
- Masters or PhDin aquantitativefield; advanced degrees in economics engineering and energy preferred
- Proficiencywith analytic software programming (RPythonor other languages)
- Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams
- Knowledge of deregulated power marketsoperationsand/or DER programs
- (Strongly Preferred)Experience with power modeling software such as PROMOD PLEXOS Aurora PSSE or PSO
Compensation
$80000 - $95000 Energy Analyst
$95000 - $125000 Senior Analyst
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.
We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits including medical dental vision short- and long-term disability parental leave dependent care spending account and a 401k plan.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancychildbirthor related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability geneticinformationor other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you needassistanceor an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- All-Source Intelligence
- Military Intelligence
- GIS
- ICD Coding
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Joint Operations
- Intelligence Analysis
- Leadership Experience
- Writing Skills
