Position SummaryAs a Senior Analyst, Power Markets Modeler, you will be a lead contributor in developing our highly accurate, asset-level forecasts and models. You will conduct deep research into North American power market fundamentals and regulatory trends to provide critical insights into renewable, thermal, and high-voltage transmission assets. You will serve as a mentor to junior team members and a technical bridge between complex grid data and strategic client decision-making.
Position Details- Salary range: $105,000 - $135,000
- Location: Hybrid - Boston (Newton), MA
- Full-time
- Hybrid - 2 days in the office
- Reporting to: Director, Energy Modeling
- Travel requirements: Occasional travel as needed for client or team collaboration
Primary Responsibilities- Model Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of North American electric grid forecasts using proprietary tools.
- Advanced Research: Perform in-depth research on renewable energy trends, battery storage, and evolving energy policy.
- Strategic Analysis: Execute quantitative analysis of US power grid data, connecting environmental and financial metrics to market outcomes.
- Technical Optimization: Automate data workflows and improve model ingestion processes using Python or similar scripting.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior analysts, fostering technical growth and model accuracy across the team.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert for clients, explaining complex model results and market scenarios.
- Continuous Improvement: Design and lead benchmarking initiatives to rigorously test model performance and drive architectural updates.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a quantitative field.
- Strong technical execution using Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and automation.
- In-depth understanding of North American power market fundamentals and energy economics.
- Firm grasp of optimization modeling (constraints/shadow pricing) and microeconomics (supply/demand).
- Experience with financial modeling, including net present value (NPV) calculations.
- Superior communication skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies- Systems Thinking: Ability to view the grid holistically, understanding dependencies between technology, data, and market processes.
- Advanced Degree: Master's or PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline.
- Simulation Mastery: Significant experience with power system models like ENELYTIX, AURORA, PLEXOS, or PROMOD.
- Market Data Expertise: Deep knowledge of ISO/RTO market data, including nodal pricing and congestion.
- Problem Solving: Applies structured thinking to break down systemic challenges and design durable solutions.
- Econometrics & Statistics: Proven ability to apply rigorous statistical techniques to analyze and forecast economic data.
- Strategic Influence: Leads through expertise and initiative, driving decisions forward beyond their immediate role.
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