Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)

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 sponsorships at this time. 

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.   

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, AscendMI 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. 

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 the areas of 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. 

• Familiarly 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 

$80,000 - $95,000 – Energy Analyst 

$95,000 - $125,000 – 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 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 [email protected] .