Energy Analytics Manager

Energy Analytics Manager, Boulder, CO

About Ascend

Ascend Analytics is an innovative climate technology software and consulting company focused on energy analytics to support an increasingly complex power grid. The company’s products enhance critical power supply decisions for an array of key energy market stakeholders, from short-term operating strategies to long-term investment and resource planning. Ascend recently announced a strategic growth investment from prominent software and climate technology investors Rubicon Technology Partners, a private equity firm which is focused on investing in and growing software companies, Galvanize Climate Solutions, which invests in companies and solutions advancing the energy transition, and Silversmith Capital Partners, a technology-focused growth equity firm. Read more about how the investment will accelerate Ascend’s product innovation here.  To learn more about Ascend, please visit us at www.ascendanalytics.com.

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics 

The Energy Analytics Manager will support leading edge decision analysis for one of Ascend’s core products. 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 

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 

• 4 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: $125,000 - $175,000                   

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