Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)

Summary

Ascend Analytics is a high-growth, private equity-backed company focused on creating sustainable economic value for energy buyers and producers. They are seeking an Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst to lead market intelligence efforts, providing critical forecasts and analyses to support decision-making in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecast development for one of the seven US ISOs and work products to support the forecast
• 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, deregulated electricity market operations, and power market fundamentals
• 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
• Strongly Preferred / Required for Senior Analyst: Experience with production cost modeling software (e.g., PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSO)
• Strongly Preferred / Required for Senior Analyst: Direct experience with long-term electricity price forecasting, power market design, or capacity expansion modeling—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, deregulated electricity market operations, and power market fundamentals
• 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
• Strongly Preferred / Required for Senior Analyst: Experience with production cost modeling software (e.g., PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSO)
• Strongly Preferred / Required for Senior Analyst: Direct experience with long-term electricity price forecasting, power market design, or capacity expansion modeling—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).
• Remote flexibility.
• You’ll enjoy flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real opportunities for advancement.