Ascend Analytics · 3 weeks ago
Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The role involves supporting decision analysis for energy project development and operations through modeling of power market fundamentals, while providing expertise in analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation.
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Responsibilities
Lead forecast development for one of the seven US ISOs and work products to support the forecast
Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients
Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration
Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis
Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations
Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations
Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply. Serve as the go-to resource for our clients decision-making
Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities of Ascend’s software products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred
1+ years prior experience (3+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in a power/electricity focused role with a utility, consulting firm, government agency, financial institution, or non-profit
Familiarity with the energy industry and contextual understanding of the structures (physical and financial) that govern it
Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data
Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team
Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethic
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision
Preferred
Master's or PhD in a quantitative field; advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred
Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages)
Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams
Knowledge of deregulated power markets operations and/or DER programs
(Strongly Preferred) Experience with power modeling software such as PROMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, PSSE, or PSO
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short- and long-term disability
Parental leave
Dependent care spending account
401k plan
Company
Ascend Analytics
Ascend Analytics is an innovative software service company focused on energy analytics.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Rubicon Technology Partners
2024-03-21Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary Dorris
CEO and Co-Founder
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