Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst (PowerVAL)

Summary

Ascend Analytics is a high-growth company focused on creating sustainable economic value for energy buyers and producers. They are seeking an Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst to perform market analysis, support strategic decision-making for energy assets, and provide expertise in power markets.

Responsibilities

• Help clients make strategic decisions in the development, acquisition, and financing of their energy assets
• Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations using both in-house software and commercially available production cost modeling tools
• Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations that help to drive decision making for utilities, IPPs, and other stakeholders
• Provide clients with expertise in power markets and guidance for how market evolution impacts revenue forecasts, asset valuation, risk management, public policy, and renewable integration
• Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply. Serve as the go-to resource for our clients' decision-making

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; economics, engineering, or energy strongly preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a power or electricity-focused role (3+ years required for Senior Analyst) at a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non-profit
• Working knowledge of wholesale power market structures and deregulated electricity market operations
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex data
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative field; economics, engineering, or energy preferred
• Proficiency in analytic programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with production cost modeling software (e.g., PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSO)
• Direct experience with long-term electricity price forecasting, project valuation, dispatch modeling, risk management, or project finance —either in an advisory capacity or as an informed consumer of these services at a utility, ISO, or corporate energy function

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; economics, engineering, or energy strongly preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a power or electricity-focused role (3+ years required for Senior Analyst) at a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non-profit
• Working knowledge of wholesale power market structures and deregulated electricity market operations
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex data

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative field; economics, engineering, or energy preferred
• Proficiency in analytic programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with production cost modeling software (e.g., PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSO)
• Direct experience with long-term electricity price forecasting, project valuation, dispatch modeling, risk management, or project finance —either in an advisory capacity or as an informed consumer of these services at a utility, ISO, or corporate energy function

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave for growing families.
• FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts.
• 401(k) with 3% non-elective contribution.
• Flexible PTO to take time when you need it.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• You’ll enjoy flexible work hours.
• Real opportunities for advancement.