Energy Analyst (Economics) - July 2027

The Brattle Group

$90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, computer science, data science, mathematics) with strong academic performance (GPA of 3.7 or higher).
  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, essential for collaborative project work.
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity, with a desire to learn and approach problems innovatively.
  • High degree of ownership and commitment to delivering quality work and client service.
  • Completion of a course with a climate or energy focus and a significant self-defined project utilizing quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Build quantitative models and develop data-based solutions using programming languages like Excel, R, Python, GAMS, Stata, and VBA.
  • Conduct comprehensive energy analysis, including market analysis and literature reviews, to support expert reports.
  • Prepare client deliverables such as presentations and memos with quantitative findings and insights.
  • Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations for legal and regulatory contexts.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to develop innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Robust career development opportunities with peer mentorship and managerial guidance.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on quality and project success.
  • Exposure to various parts of the electricity industry for skill diversification.
Full Job Description
Please submit your application by September 14, 2026. Our secondary deadline is October 12, 2026. We strongly recommend applying by September 14, 2026 to be considered for the Analyst role.

Please note that we will not begin actively contacting candidates for interviews until September 28, 2026.

The Brattle Group is looking for Energy Analysts (EAs) to work out of our Washington DC office.

ENERGY ANALYST ROLE

As an Energy Analyst (EA) at The Brattle Group, you will be integral to our project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Quantitative Models and Solutions: You'll build models and create innovative data-based solutions for clients using programming languages, such as Excel, R, Python, GAMS, Stata, and VBA (e.g. conducting data and statistical analysis, econometric analysis, building interactive dashboards, etc.).
  • Qualitative Research and Literature Review: You'll conduct comprehensive energy analysis, including market analysis, literature reviews, document examination, and writing memos to provide insights and support expert reports.
  • Preparing Client Deliverables: You'll contribute to client deliverables, including presentations and memos, with figures, quantitative results, and novel findings.
  • Supporting Expert Witnesses: You'll assist in preparing expert reports and presentations, helping our experts present complex economic and financial concepts clearly in legal and regulatory contexts.
  • Collaborating with Team Members: Effective communication and teamwork are critical. You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels, contributing to the development of robust and innovative solutions for our clients.

TYPICAL TASKS IN ELECTRICITY

In the Electricity practice, you will work on projects that may include:
  • Building novel financial, economic, statistical, and operational models using a variety of tools
  • Analyzing electricity, natural gas, and other energy markets and applying this information in financial, legal, and policy settings.
  • Developing, maintaining, and running power system models, including capacity expansion and security-constrained production cost models
  • Providing in-depth regulatory and policy research and summarizing insights through literature review
  • Communicating research and analyses to project team members and clients
  • Thinking critically about analysis results and discussing findings with an internal team
  • Coauthoring publications and being a part of presentation teams

EA CAREER DEVELOPMENT

At The Brattle Group, your career growth is a priority. During your tenure as an Energy Analyst, you will gain skills in applied economics and finance, as well as a broad understanding of the electricity industry and adjacent industries. You will work in a collaborative atmosphere where dedication to quality, project success, and individual career and professional development are emphasized. You will be paired with a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor to help you make the most of your time at Brattle. You will have the opportunity to discover where your strengths and interests lie and how you can best apply your skills.

By the end of your first year, you will have learned to conduct basic research, build spreadsheets and models, present research findings clearly and concisely, and you will have gained experience across different parts of the electricity industry.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:
  • An undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. economics, computer science, data science, and mathematics), with strong academic performance. Successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale).
  • Great teamwork and leadership skills. Our project work is done almost exclusively on teams, so it's critical that our EAs work well with others.
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity. We are looking for candidates who consistently want to learn more and approach problems with creativity.
  • A high degree of ownership and commitment. Successful EAs are committed to delivering their best work product, taking ownership of their work, and engaging in excellent client services.

Additionally, we look for candidates who:
  • Have completed or will complete a course with climate or energy focus.
  • Have completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.
  • Can apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

THE PROCESS

Please submit the following materials through the link below:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted)

To streamline the process, please use your school-issued email address on your application.

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross annual salary for this position in Washington DC is $90,000.

Brattle will provide H-1B, E3 and TN visa support to full-time candidates who require visa support. Full-time candidates requiring visa support must have or anticipate having a STEM degree upon graduation and must be eligible for at least 36 months of work authorization.

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