NRG Energy · 2 months ago
Analyst, Structured Load Analytics
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNRG Energy is focused on creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future in the energy sector. The Analyst, Structured Load Analytics will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reporting of data from load forecasting and product control systems, ensuring effective communication of results and analytics to stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Managing the operation of a forecasting/product control system
Long-term forecast updates
Variance analysis and reporting of retail power components
Managing the effective communication of results, drivers, and feedback to stakeholders regarding the forecast output, settlement analysis, and performance analytics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering /Financial Engineering, or other quantitative field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in load forecasting and advanced statistical methods or roles in product control, pricing or accounting
Proficiency in various aspects of other roles to show a breadth and depth of experience and knowledge
Knowledge and proficiency in systems architecture as it pertains to customer data, risk and forecasting systems from a retail perspective
Working knowledge of either SQL Server or Oracle SQL
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to multi-task
Advanced computer skills to develop applications to streamline processes, extract and mine large datasets, develop front-end applications for visualization, work alongside IT for bug-fixes, code enhancements, and user-testing
Fundamental knowledge of weather and energy business (portfolio optimization, applying fundamental analysis to enhance load forecasts)
Ability to convey not just the forecast output, but provide risk to the forecast (upside / downside) based on fundamental information
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering /Financial Engineering, or other quantitative field
Knowledge in regression modeling, including neural-net, simple regression, and hybrid modeling
Thorough understanding of load and modeling constituents, including weather and transform functions
Statistical analysis to construct performance metrics (MAD, MAPE, etc)
Moderate to advanced programming skills (SQL, scripting / object-oriented coding including Python, Matlab, R, SAS, VBA)
Comprehension of deregulated power markets, portfolio management and optimization, energy supply stack, customer profiling
Thorough comprehension of load, including ISO-level, regional-, zonal-, congestion-level, customer profiles, C&I and mass customers
Proficient in trending analysis, correlation to weather, attrition, conservation
Proficient in short- and long-term forecast (time scales from hours to decades)
Knowledge of electricity-market hedge instruments, including settlement mechanisms, volatility attributes, and liquidity constraints
Knowledge of market load and deviation settlement mechanisms, capable of shadow-settlement calculations
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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