Energy Analyst​/Senior Energy Analyst; Market Intelligence

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (Hybrid or Remote) – Boulder, CO

Market Intelligence (MI) delivers industry-leading wholesale and retail price forecasts across U.S. power markets. Leveraging proprietary models and deep market expertise, Ascend MI provides nodal sub‑hourly forecasts extending 20+ years to support investment, development, and operational decisions. 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.

• Lead forecast development for one of the seven U.S. ISOs and produce work products to support the forecast.
• Perform in‑depth analysis of power market operations using in‑house software and commercially available production cost modeling tools.
• Assimilate complex information into reports and presentations that help drive decision making for utilities, IPPs, and other stakeholders.
• Provide clients with expertise in power markets and guidance on 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 our clients’ decision‑making.

• 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.

• 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).
• 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.

• Respect
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  We demonstrate respect for our colleagues and customers in all our interactions.
• Collaboration
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  We approach all projects and customer implementations in a win‑win, solution‑based manner.
• Precision
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  We are accurate in all our communications, development, and actions.
• Innovation
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  We continually seek new solutions that meet the ever‑changing customer environment.
• Accountability
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  We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and commitments.
• Customer Focus
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  We recognize each customer has unique requirements and provide the highest level of support throughout the relationship.
• Diversity & Inclusion
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  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer competitive compensation — calibrated to your experience and structured to grow with you — along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.

We offer a competitive salary range of $80,000–$110,000 for the Energy Analyst role and $100,000–$140,000 for Senior Analyst. Compensation is flexible and will be tailored to your experience and background. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and still have a life outside the office.

Collaboration is in our DNA. We thrive on the energy of working together — the spontaneous ideas, face‑to‑face teamwork, and culture you can build in a room.

Our Boulder, CO office runs on a hybrid schedule (3 days in‑office, 2 days remote). We prefer candidates who can work from Boulder HQ, though we’re open to strong remote candidates as well.

Ascend Analytics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Note: We regret that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.