Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst – PowerVAL Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office, but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate.   Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time. Your Impact at Ascend As part of the Ascend Team, you will support leading edge decision analysis for battery and renewable project development &amp; operation, leading project work with clients as they site, size, and evaluate potential development. We’d like someone who brings industry expertise, a fresh perspective, and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the power industry including 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 the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments.  PowerVAL significantly expands the functionality of Ascend's market-leading energy project valuation tool to encompass solar, storage, wind, hybrid and thermal projects across the US and Europe. PowerVAL provides developers, investors, and utilities with bankable and regulatory accepted wholesale and retail price forecasts. Utilizing 20+ year nodal sub-hourly price forecasts produced by the Market Intelligence team, PowerVAL software determines the value of projects at specific locations by performing comprehensive dispatch simulations and optimizing system operations to match our customers' specific use cases.  Job Responsibilities &amp; Essential Functions <ul><li>Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients    </li></ul><ul><li>Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration   </li></ul><ul><li>Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis  </li></ul><ul><li>Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations  </li></ul><ul><li>Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations  </li></ul><ul><li>Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply  </li></ul><ul><li>Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities   </li></ul>  Required Skills and Knowledge <ul><li>1+ years prior experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of energy modeling system and methods </li></ul><ul><li>Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams  </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team    </li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethic  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision </li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data </li></ul>  Education &amp; Experience <ul><li>Master’s or PhD; advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred  </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages) preferred </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in project management  </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of deregulated power markets operations and/or DER programs </li></ul> Compensation $80,000 - $95,000 – Energy Analyst $95,000 - $125,000 – Senior Analyst     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 <a href="mailto:recruiting@ascendanalytics.com">recruiting@ascendanalytics.com .</a>

Ascend Analytics is an innovative software and consulting company at the forefront of the renewable energy transition. Our software solutions provide decision analytics for power traders, risk analysts, resource managers, developers and financiers. Ascend provides a collaborative work culture involving frequent interaction with clients, where individual initiative and creativity are highly valued. Interactions with senior management happen daily, and hard work never goes unnoticed. &nbsp; We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado - we are open to remote work for some positions. We are always interested in connecting with highly qualified candidates. If you are committed to addressing today&rsquo;s energy challenges, please submit your application today!

Energy Analyst/Sr Energy Analyst (PowerVAL)

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst – PowerVAL&nbsp;Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office, but remote work is possible for a highly experienced candidate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.&nbsp;Your Impact at Ascend&nbsp;As part of the Ascend Team, you will support leading edge decision analysis for battery and renewable project development &amp; operation, leading project work with clients as they site, size, and evaluate potential development. We’d like someone who brings industry expertise, a fresh perspective, and a desire to make a big impact. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the power industry including 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.  &nbsp;&nbsp;Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments.&nbsp;&nbsp;PowerVAL&nbsp;significantly expands the functionality of Ascend's market-leading energy project valuation tool to encompass solar, storage, wind, hybrid and thermal projects across the US and Europe.&nbsp;PowerVAL provides developers, investors, and utilities with bankable and regulatory accepted wholesale and retail price forecasts. Utilizing 20+ year nodal sub-hourly price forecasts produced by the Market Intelligence team, PowerVAL software determines the value of projects at specific locations by performing comprehensive dispatch simulations and optimizing system operations to match our customers' specific use cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;Job Responsibilities &amp; Essential Functions&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients   &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for revenue forecasts and asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration  &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities  &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Required Skills and Knowledge&nbsp;<ul><li>1+ years prior experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of energy modeling system and methods&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team   &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethic &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Master’s or PhD; advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and energy preferred &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages) preferred&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in project management&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of deregulated power markets operations and/or DER programs&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Compensation&nbsp;$80,000 - $95,000 – Energy Analyst&nbsp;$95,000 - $125,000 – Senior Analyst&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. &nbsp;&nbsp;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.  &nbsp;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.   &nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:recruiting@ascendanalytics.com">recruiting@ascendanalytics.com .</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Energy Analyst/Sr Energy Analyst (PowerVAL)

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