Business Analyst Power BI/ERCOT API

Talan Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting and technology company in Houston seeks a motivated Business Analyst with expertise in Power BI and Python. The ideal candidate will manage business scoping and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective trading solutions in physical power markets. Offering competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid vacation, this role thrives on innovation and transformation in the Energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Energy industry, particularly with physical power assets.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience in business analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document requirements for trading and risk management solutions.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Python and Power BI.
• Integrate data from ERCOT APIs into internal systems.
• Ensure accurate delivery of trading solution specifications.
• Manage projects effectively between business and technical teams.

Skills

Python

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Tools

ERCOT APIs

Job description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be aCertified Great Place to Workand are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful:Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst with strong technical and Energy industry and strong knowledge in Physical Power Asset. The ideal candidate combines hands-on data and analytics skills with a solid understanding of physical power markets, ERCOT operations, and trading processes. This role requires someone who can independently manage business scoping, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and proactively drive initiatives to completion.

Role and responsibilities

• Partner with business users, traders, and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements for trading and risk management solutions.
• Leverage Python and Power BI to build, automate, and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools supporting decision-making.
• Connect and integrate data from ERCOT APIs and other external market sources into internal systems.
• Translate trading business needs into technical specifications and ensure accurate, timely delivery of solutions.
• Support design, testing, and implementation of enhancements to power trading workflows and data pipelines.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and successful execution of projects.
• Take ownership of assigned initiatives, proactively identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving progress.

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Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and integration.
• Strong experience with Power BI for data visualization and dashboard design.
• Familiarity with APIs, especially ERCOT APIs for market and asset data.

Industry Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of physical power assets and operations in the ERCOT market.
• Knowledge of power trading processes, terminology, and systems.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience

Professional Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and take ownership of tasks.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ️????Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• ????Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Business Analyst, Power BI, ERCOT API,physical power assets