Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst (PowerSIMM)

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 provide modeling and analysis for clients in the energy sector, ensuring effective communication of complex information and project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide modeling and analysis for Ascend’s clients including utilities, developers, IPPs, large energy consumers, and government agencies
• Troubleshoot and validate model outputs
• Perform quantitative analysis combining technical considerations, economic factors, market rules, and regulatory/policy developments
• Provide expertise to clients in analytic modeling in areas like risk management, asset valuation, and resource planning by communicating results and modeling approaches effectively
• Synthesize complex information into understandable reports, visualizations, and presentations
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely completion
• Leverage analytical tools using Excel, Python, or R for analysis
• Work independently and collaboratively as needed to achieve objectives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as economics or engineering with evidence of strong academic performance
• 2+ years of prior work experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, including the use of Excel and existing knowledge or the ability to learn the basics of coding in software packages such as SAS, Python or R
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Master's or other advanced degree in a highly quantitative field
• Wholesale energy market experience (ideally with a utility, energy project developer, or IPP)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as economics or engineering with evidence of strong academic performance
• 2+ years of prior work experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, including the use of Excel and existing knowledge or the ability to learn the basics of coding in software packages such as SAS, Python or R
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice to Haves

• Master's or other advanced degree in a highly quantitative field
• Wholesale energy market experience (ideally with a utility, energy project developer, or IPP)

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.
• Your Boulder, CO office runs on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
• Flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real opportunities for advancement.