Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst (SmartBidder)

Boulder, CO

Energy Analyst/Senior Energy Analyst, Boulder, CO 

Preference is given for candidates who can work in the Boulder office.

Please note: Ascend Analytics is not able to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

Our Mission @ Ascend 

At Ascend Analytics, our mission centers on creating sustainable economic value for energy buyers and producers to transform the power industry. Our team combines advanced analytics, cloud-based technology, and deep market expertise to help our clients solve complex challenges across grid reliability, power market volatility, renewable integration, infrastructure development, and energy investment strategy.  As a high-growth, private equity–backed company, Ascend continues to expand its market leadership while investing in innovation, talent, and scalable solutions for an increasingly dynamic energy market.

Your Impact @ Ascend 

SmartBidder is the leading energy bid optimization and scheduling platform for standalone, co-located, or hybrid renewable energy and storage projects.  SmartBidder provides custom bid optimization in day-ahead and real-time power markets through a suite of probabilistic and AI-assisted models, incorporating forecasted nodal price dynamics, asset-specific constraints, and risk-based optimization. From fully managed to self-service, SmartBidder customers have unparalleled control and flexibility to use built-in strategies based on profit and risk tolerance or integrate their own models into the platform. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead quantitative analysis and work to deliver on-time results to clients 
  • Proficiency with fundamental modeling of electricity markets in support of electricity trading    
  • Provide clients with expertise in the areas of analytic modeling for asset valuation, risk management, and renewable integration 
  • Provide clients with expertise in energy-related commodity trading, energy markets quantitative analysis, electricity market operations, power structuring 
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on market operations and strategies
  • Participate in on-call rotations to support real-time market operations and ensure system reliability which may include occasional weekends or evenings
  • Devise new approaches to represent results that provide support for decision analysis  
  • Assimilate complex information into readily understood reports and presentations  
  • Perform in-depth analysis of power market operations  
  • Solve complex analytic problems to make mission critical decisions for energy supply  
  • Serve as a technical resource for scoping, building, deploying, and launch activities  

Key Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering or energy required
  • 1+ years prior experience (5+ years of prior work experience for a Senior Analyst) in energy with a utility, consulting firm, government, or non-profit with a focus on energy
  • Understanding of energy modeling systems and methods 
  • Command of wholesale power market structures and value streams     
  • Demonstrated track record of working with clients and team    
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, teamwork skills, organization and work ethics 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and problem solve with minimum supervision 
  • Strong analytical skills in analyzing and explaining complex data 

Preferred

  • Master’s or advanced degrees in economics, engineering, and/or energy strongly preferred  
  • Proficiency with analytic software programming (R, Python or other languages) preferred 
  • Previous experience in project management considered a plus   
  • Knowledge of deregulated power market operations a plus  

Why Ascend?

  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact product at the forefront of the energy transition and power procurement innovation
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership, key utility and corporate clients, and a rapidly scaling SaaS business
  • Meaningful impact on APP platform evolution, analytical rigor, and client procurement outcomes
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

$80,000 - $110,000 – Energy Analyst  

$100,000 - $140,000 – Senior Analyst      

Compensation is flexible and will be tailored to your experience and background.

At Ascend, we believe great talent deserves great rewards—and we’re proud to offer compensation that is often above the industry average.

But the perks don’t stop there. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and still have a life outside the office. You’ll enjoy flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real opportunities for advancement.

Our benefits package is designed to support you and your family, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
  • Parental leave
  • FSA and Health Savings Account options and dependent care
  • 401(k) with a 3% non-elective company contribution (yes—we contribute even if you don’t!)
  • Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it

Join a team that values your work, supports your growth, and invests in your future!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation for a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.

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