Energy Analyst​/Senior Energy Analyst; Market Intelligence

Position: Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst, Boulder, CO

Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office.

Please note:

Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsor ships at this time.

Our Mission @ Ascend

At Ascend Analytics, our mission centers on creating sustainable economic value for energy buyers and producers to transform the power industry. Our team combines advanced analytics, cloud-based technology, and deep market expertise to help our clients solve complex challenges across grid reliability, power market volatility, renewable integration, infrastructure development, and energy investment strategy. As a high-growth, private equity-backed company, Ascend continues to expand its market leadership while investing in innovation, talent, and scalable solutions for an increasingly dynamic energy market.

Your Impact @ Ascend

Market Intelligence 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. Market Intelligence 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.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• 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.

Required Education, Skills, & Experience

• 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.
• Familiarly 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 Education, Skills, & Experience

• 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

Why Ascend?

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact product at the forefront of the energy transition and power procurement innovation
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, key utility and corporate clients, and a rapidly scaling SaaS business
• Meaningful impact on APP platform evolution, analytical rigor, and client procurement outcomes
• Competitive compensation and benefits

$80,000 - $110,000 - Energy Analyst

$100,000 - $140,000 - Senior Analyst

Compensation is flexible and will be tailored to your experience and background.

At Ascend, we believe great talent deserves great rewards-and we're proud to offer compensation that is often above the industry average.

But the perks don't stop there. We're committed to creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and still have a life outside the office. You'll enjoy flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real opportunities for advancement.

Our benefits package is designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• FSA and Health Savings Account options and dependent care
• 401(k) with a 3% non-elective company contribution (yes-we contribute even if you don't!)
• Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it

Join a team that values your work, supports your growth, and invests in your future!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all…