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Energy Analyst

Ascend
Posted June 9, 2025

Boulder, Colorado

$80k - $90k

Full Time

Job Description

The Energy Analyst role involves performing quantitative market analysis, modeling, and forecasting to support energy decision-making and resource planning, with a focus on the evolving electric grid and energy transition efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support fundamental analysis for Ascend's Market Intelligence product.
  • Perform quantitative analysis considering technical, economic, market rules, and regulatory factors.
  • Validate and troubleshoot models with attention to detail.
  • Research, present, and justify market forecasts and assumptions.
  • Provide expertise in analytic modeling for risk management, asset valuation, and resource planning.
  • Create reports, visualizations, and presentations to communicate complex information.
  • Manage projects to ensure timely completion using analytical tools like Excel, Python, or R.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as economics or engineering, with evidence of strong academic performance.
  • Strong quantitative analytical skills, including the use of Excel and existing knowledge or the ability to learn the basics of coding in software packages such as SAS, Python, or R.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Compensation: 80,000 - 90,000 USD, negotiable based on qualifications and experience
  • Work schedule: Flexible work hours
  • Work environment perks: Relaxed environment, opportunities for advancement
  • Additional benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, 401k plan

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