Energy Analytics Manager, Boulder, CO

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics
The Energy Analytics Manager will support leading edge decision analysis for operating battery and renewable projects in wholesale power markets using our SmartBidder trading platform. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the energy industry, economics, finance or engineering, and exhibits high levels of leadership and professionalism. We are seeking talented individuals with a serious commitment to energy analytics and the evolution of the grid towards greater renewable and storage penetration
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

Lead the team of analysts to provide quantitative analysis, new client onboarding, and client support to optimize resource bidding in live operations
Provide clients with expertise in the areas of wholesale market participation and risk management
Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis
Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations
Lead scoping of new features for power market operations

Required Qualifications

2+ years of energy industry experience, including knowledge of deregulated power market operations
Bachelors degree economics, engineering, or energy-relevant disciplines
Demonstrated track record of working with clients and teams
Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of energy modeling system and methods
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree; economics, engineering, and energy-relevant disciplines preferable
Demonstrated experience in project and/or people management preferable
Familiarity with DA-RT Trading and/or scheduling for batteries, renewables, or hybrid assets

Compensation: $100,000 - $160,000
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 recruiting@ascendanalytics.com