Power Market Strategy Manager

East Point Energy

$144K — $174K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as data science, mathematics, economics, or finance.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in power markets or energy analytics.
  • Experience in investment analysis or energy consulting is preferred.
  • Proficiency in analytical tools like Python, R, Power BI, or SQL.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead power market analysis for investment and commercialization decisions.
  • Develop strategic market outlooks and recommendations for revenue opportunities.
  • Oversee revenue forecasting and market assessments for projects.
  • Translate complex market data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Manage relationships with consultants to ensure timely deliverables.
  • Leverage asset performance and market intelligence for improved decision-making.
  • Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional efforts for company growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education, parking, and gym membership stipends.
Full Job Description
Title: Power Market Strategy Manager

The Power Market Strategy Manager leads East Point Energy's power market analytics function and serves as a key strategic advisor on investment, acquisition, development, and commercialization decisions across the company's utility-scale energy storage portfolio. This role combines deep expertise in wholesale power markets, quantitative analysis, revenue forecasting, and market strategy to identify and maximize value creation opportunities.

The Manager will be responsible for developing market views, evaluating emerging market opportunities, overseeing revenue and market analyses, and translating complex market dynamics into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. The position will also guide the work of consultants and analysts, establish analytical best practices, and help shape East Point's broader market strategy. The position reports directly to the Director of Business Development and will collaborate with a variety of internal and external parties.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead power market analysis to support investment, acquisition, development, and commercialization decisions across East Point Energy's energy storage portfolio
  • Develop market outlooks and strategic recommendations related to energy, capacity, ancillary service, and emerging revenue opportunities
  • Oversee revenue forecasting and market assessments for existing and prospective projects
  • Translate complex market data and analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
  • Manage relationships with third-party consultants and analytical service providers, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables
  • Leverage operational asset performance and market intelligence to improve forecasting methodologies and investment decision-making
  • Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional efforts that advance East Point Energy's growth objectives
  • Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned


Skills:
  • Advanced understanding of U.S. wholesale electricity markets, including energy, capacity, and ancillary service markets
  • Experience developing market forecasts, revenue models, and investment recommendations
  • Proficiency with Python, R, Power BI, SQL, or similar analytical and visualization tools
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities


Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with rigorous analytical execution
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
  • Integrity and accountability


Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in data or computer science, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, or related quantitative field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience preferred, ideally including:
  • Experience in power markets, energy analytics, energy storage, renewable energy, investment analysis, energy consulting, or a related field
  • Experience supporting investment, development, commercialization, or portfolio management decisions within wholesale power markets
  • Experience managing external consultants, leading projects, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders


Travel & Time Commitment:
  • Limited travel related to industry conferences and company events
  • This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.


Compensation & Benefits:
  • Compensation for this role includes a base salary range of $144,000 - $174,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. Candidates who meet the qualifications for the Senior Analyst level may be eligible for a higher compensation range. Final title and compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental, & vision insurance; short-term & long-term disability coverage; life insurance; 401(k) & employer match; parental leave; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; access to an EAP; and education, parking, and gym membership stipends


Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.

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