Senior Energy Analyst

Senior Energy Analyst, Boulder, CO 

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics 

Our Senior Energy Analysts leverage expertise in quantitative modeling, decision analysis, market intelligence, and strategic planning within the realm of energy analytics. Join our team of individuals committed to understanding the energy transition, shaping a cleaner and more cost-effective energy supply, and making an impact. 

Ascend Analytics is an innovative “climate tech” software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid. Ascend's solutions provide the analytics to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies, for short and long-term investment and resource planning decisions. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Perform advanced quantitative analysis combining technical considerations, economic factors, market rules, and regulatory/policy developments.  
• Validate and troubleshoot increasingly complex models with meticulous attention to detail.  
• Act as a subject matter expert to understand, research, present, and justify market forecasts and underlying assumptions.   
• Manage clients of moderate to high complexity independently, delivering technically rigorous responses across various modeling scenarios and showcasing a professional and polished communication style in client deliverables. 
• Author and provide thought leadership on reports, visualizations, and presentations, team processes and documentation. 
• Operate independently, collaborate proactively, and actively mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a learning environment within the team. 
• Apply advanced project management and ownership, ensuring timely completion.  
• Leverage advanced methods using analytical tools using Excel, Python, or R for market forecasting and analysis.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as economics or engineering with evidence of strong academic performance. Advanced degrees preferred. 
• Diversified experience in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy. 
• 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.  
• Consistent and exemplary interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic.  
• Highly polished and effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Highly effective in management of multiple assignments, including anticipating and proactively solving problems, often without supervision.   
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s or other advanced degree in a highly quantitative field.  

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000                   

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. 

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.   

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]