Lead Commodities Analyst

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale • Ludlow, MA

17d

About The Position

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is the backbone of Massachusetts’ municipal utilities — empowering local communities with reliable, affordable, and increasingly innovative power supply solutions. As the energy landscape accelerates into a more complex, technology-driven future, we’re expanding our capabilities and growing an ambitious Market Management & Planning team ready to meet that challenge. We are seeking a Lead Commodities Analyst to help shape the strategic direction of our Members’ power supply portfolios. This role goes beyond analysis — it is a chance to influence market strategy, optimize resources, and drive decisions that directly support the long-term resilience of municipal utilities across Massachusetts. If you thrive at the intersection of data, strategy, and emerging technology, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in math, science, engineering, economics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in energy markets, commodities, analytics, or similar fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; SQL or other database experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret conflicting data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage deadlines and Member expectations effectively.
• Integrity, reliability, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Power Supply Strategy & Development Build, evolve, and broaden MMWEC’s short- and mid-term power supply programs.
• Present physical and financial supply strategies and hedging options to Member Systems.
• Define Member risk tolerance and structure transactions that promote stability and flexibility.
• Apply energy derivative pricing knowledge to optimize optionality and resource positioning.
• Power Portfolio Management Conduct structured analysis of Member resource mixes, identifying risks and diversification opportunities.
• Monitor fuel inputs, forward markets, and utilization trends to reduce or stabilize power costs.
• Implement strategies that reduce exposure, optimize resources, and meet budget targets.
• Provide regular portfolio reviews and establish hedge/exposure targets within risk parameters.
• Asset Optimization & ISO-NE Market Operations Develop and execute strategies to maximize the economic and operational value of Member and MMWEC assets across ISO-NE markets (capacity, reserves, regulation, and more).
• Report gross margins and asset economics with accuracy and insight.
• Serve as backup bidder for Stony Brook and MMWEC assets in Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets.
• Oversee Peak Alert and Remote Dispatch operations and communicate economic outcomes to Members.
• Manage REC trading, procurement, and retirement in alignment with Member strategies.
• Reporting & Forecasting Prepare and analyze Power Portfolio Cost Reports, Power Cost Forecasts, and Asset Performance Reports.
• Communicate performance results to Member Systems and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all distributed data.
• Rotational & Daily Operations Perform Daily Peak Demand Forecasting and Remote Dispatch duties.
• Participate in daily rotational responsibilities including bidding, peak alert forecasting, and EV charging scheduling.
• Support special projects and emerging initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• MMWEC offers a competitive salary and benefits package including robust medical and dental benefits with low employee cost, a savings retirement plan with a 6% company contribution and up to an additional 3% company match, earned vacation time, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees