Energy Analyst - June 2024

Ascend Analytics is seeking talented individuals passionate about the energy sector to join their analyst team in or around June of 2024. The role involves performing quantitative analysis, validating and troubleshooting models, providing expertise to clients, synthesizing complex information, and leveraging analytical tools for market forecasting and analysis. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve. A master's or other advanced degree in a highly quantitative field is preferred.

• Perform quantitative analysis combining technical considerations, economic factors, market rules, and regulatory/policy developments.
• Validate and troubleshoot models with meticulous attention to detail.
• Understand, research, present, and justify market forecasts and underlying assumptions.
• Provide expertise to clients in analytic modeling in areas like risk management, asset valuation, and resource planning by communicating results and modeling approaches effectively.
• Synthesize complex information into understandable reports, visualizations, and presentations.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Leverage analytical tools using Excel, Python, or R for market forecasting and analysis.
• Work independently and collaboratively as needed to achieve objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as economics or engineering with evidence of strong academic performance
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, including the use of Excel and existing knowledge or the ability to learn the basics of coding in software packages such as SAS, Python or R
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem-solve with minimum supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Master's or other advanced degree in a highly quantitative field (preferred)
• Prior work experience in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy (preferred)

• Flexible work hours
• Relaxed work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Dependent care spending account
• 401k plan
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities