Energy Analyst / Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)

Market Intelligence (MI) delivers industry-leading wholesale and retail price forecasts across U.S. power markets. Leveraging proprietary models and deep market expertise, AscendMI provides nodal sub-hourly forecasts extending 20+ years to support investment, development, and operational decisions. Market Intelligence (MI) integrates fundamental drivers, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to produce bankable and regulatory-accepted insights. These forecasts form the foundation for valuation, risk analysis, and strategic planning for developers, investors, and utilities.

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 and serve as the go-to resource for clients' decision-making

Requirements

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 have

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; 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 at a utility, ISO, or corporate energy function (strongly preferred, required for Senior Analyst)

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