Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Ascend Analytics, Boulder, CO, United States
Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Join us at Ascend Analytics as an Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence) role. Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office, but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate. Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. Your pay will be based on your skills and experience. Base pay range
$80,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr Location
Boulder, CO Your Impact at Ascend
As part of the Ascend Team, you will support leading edge decision analysis for energy project development & operations through the modeling of short and long-term power market fundamentals. We’d like someone who brings industry expertise, a fresh perspective, and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the power industry including economics, finance, or engineering and exhibits high levels of 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. Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions
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. Required Education, Skills, & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred. 1+ years prior experience (3+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in a power/electricity focused role with a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non‑profit. Familiar with the energy industry and contextual understanding of the structures (physical and financial) that govern it. Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data. Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team. Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethic. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision. Preferred Education, Skills, & Experience
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. (Strongly Preferred) Experience with power modeling software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSSE, or PSO. Compensation
$95,000 - $125,000 – Senior Analyst. Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account. 401k plan. Flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits. 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 pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or 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 need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.
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Join us at Ascend Analytics as an Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence) role. Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office, but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate. Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. Your pay will be based on your skills and experience. Base pay range
$80,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr Location
Boulder, CO Your Impact at Ascend
As part of the Ascend Team, you will support leading edge decision analysis for energy project development & operations through the modeling of short and long-term power market fundamentals. We’d like someone who brings industry expertise, a fresh perspective, and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the power industry including economics, finance, or engineering and exhibits high levels of 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. Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions
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. Required Education, Skills, & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred. 1+ years prior experience (3+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in a power/electricity focused role with a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non‑profit. Familiar with the energy industry and contextual understanding of the structures (physical and financial) that govern it. Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data. Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team. Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethic. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision. Preferred Education, Skills, & Experience
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. (Strongly Preferred) Experience with power modeling software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSSE, or PSO. Compensation
$95,000 - $125,000 – Senior Analyst. Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account. 401k plan. Flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits. 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 pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or 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 need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.
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