Energy Analyst (Economics) - July 2027

The Brattle Group • San Francisco, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brattle Group is hiring Energy Analysts to work from its San Francisco office, starting in July 2027. Energy Analysts are integral members of project teams, collaborating with senior consultants and experts on economic consulting engagements. They develop quantitative models and data-based solutions using tools such as Excel, R, Python, GAMS, Stata, and VBA; conduct energy-market analysis, research, literature reviews, and document examinations; and contribute findings, figures, and quantitative results to client presentations, memos, and expert reports. They also help experts communicate economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts and work with colleagues across levels to develop robust solutions for clients.

In the Electricity practice, projects may involve financial, economic, statistical, and operational modeling; analysis of electricity, natural gas, and other energy markets; development and use of power-system models, including capacity-expansion and security-constrained production-cost models; regulatory and policy research; communication of findings to project teams and clients; and coauthoring publications and participating in presentations. Analysts receive professional development in applied economics and finance and exposure to the electricity industry and adjacent sectors. They are paired with a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor. By the end of the first year, analysts are expected to have experience conducting basic research, building spreadsheets and models, presenting findings clearly, and working across different parts of the electricity industry.

The anticipated base gross annual salary for this San Francisco position is $90,000. Brattle offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program for eligible roles, based on individual and firm performance. The firm provides H-1B, E3, and TN visa support to full-time candidates who require it and meet the stated STEM-degree and work-authorization conditions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline, such as economics, computer science, data science, or mathematics.
• Strong academic performance; successful applicants typically have a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively in teams.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, with a desire to learn and approach problems creatively.
• Ownership and commitment to high-quality work and excellent client service.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis and economic thinking to real-world cases during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Completed or will complete a course with a climate or energy focus.
• Completed a significant, self-defined project using quantitative analysis and economic principles.

Responsibilities

• Build quantitative models and create data-based solutions using programming and analytical tools, including data, statistical, and econometric analysis and interactive dashboards.
• Conduct energy analysis, market analysis, literature reviews, and document examinations; write memos that provide insights and support expert reports.
• Contribute figures, quantitative results, and findings to client presentations, memos, and other deliverables.
• Assist in preparing expert reports and presentations that explain economic and financial concepts in legal and regulatory contexts.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels on project teams.
• Build financial, economic, statistical, and operational models for Electricity practice projects.
• Analyze electricity, natural gas, and other energy markets and apply the analysis in financial, legal, and policy settings.
• Develop, maintain, and run power-system models, including capacity-expansion and security-constrained production-cost models.
• Conduct regulatory and policy research and summarize insights through literature reviews.
• Communicate research and analysis to project-team members and clients.
• Critically assess analysis results and discuss findings with the internal team.
• Coauthor publications and participate in presentation teams.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.
• Career development support, including a peer-level colleague and a manager-level career advisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level