Ascend Analytics is a high-growth company focused on transforming the power industry through advanced analytics and deep market expertise. They are seeking an Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst to lead market intelligence efforts, develop price forecasts, and provide insights that support investment and operational decisions in power markets.
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 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
- 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.
- Flexible work hours
- A collaborative environment
- Real opportunities for advancement
- Boulder, CO office runs on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Company Overview
Ascend Analytics is an innovative software service company focused on energy analytics. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.ascendanalytics.com/.