Day-Ahead Energy Analyst: Trading & Optimization

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX seeks an Energy Analyst to own Day-Ahead optimization across generation assets—from gas to hydro—driving trading decisions and risk management.

You’ll build tools in VBA, Excel, Python and Power BI, analyze weather and demand patterns, and coordinate with the Real-Time Desk to maximize asset performance.

A six+ year track record in energy analytics and a related degree are required; the role offers a high-impact career and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Six or more years in energy analytics or a closely related field.
• Degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; substitutions allowed per LCRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Day-Ahead energy and ancillary service bidding for the generation portfolio.
• Execute precise physical energy and ancillary trade scheduling.
• Collaborate with Real-Time Desk to maximize asset efficiency and performance.
• Analyze demand patterns to develop daily mitigation strategies reducing risk.
• Optimize energy storage assets on a daily/hourly basis.
• Develop automated tools and workflows to accelerate daily decisions.

Skills

Energy analytics

Data analysis

Bidding & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, math, or related field

Tools

VBA

Excel

Python

Power BI

AI tools

Job description

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX seeks an Energy Analyst to own Day-Ahead optimization across generation assets—from gas to hydro—driving trading decisions and risk management.

You’ll build tools in VBA, Excel, Python and Power BI, analyze weather and demand patterns, and coordinate with the Real-Time Desk to maximize asset performance.

A six+ year track record in energy analytics and a related degree are required; the role offers a high-impact career and competitive benefits.