Director, Power Fundamentals Analytics

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking a seasoned Power Fundamentals modeler to build and deploy models that extend analytical capabilities. You will work with software vendors and IT to productionise solutions and broaden modeling across ERCOT, PJM, and other markets.

The role requires strong programming (SQL, Python) and a solid background in power modeling, data science, and quantitative analysis, with exposure to production-cost modeling tools and market design evaluation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of power modeling, flow analysis or related quantitative work.
• College programs/certifications can count toward the above.
• Production-cost modeling experience preferred (PSO/Promod/Aurora).
• Strong programming with SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Build modeling tools with the software vendor and IT to productionise solutions.
• Advance modeling tools in collaboration with developers and expand capabilities as needed.
• Operationalize new fundamental models across ERCOT, PJM and additional markets.
• Partner with Regulatory Policy in assessing market design changes.
• Benchmark POVs with the Power Fundamentals team post-peak seasons.
• Lead market fundamentals analyses after summer/winter peaks.
• Coordinate with subscription vendors to maximize data value and maintain relationships.
• Manage workload balance in model development and take related assignments.

Skills

Power Modeling

Power Flow Analysis

Data Science

Quantitative Analysis

SQL

Python

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PSO

Promod

Aurora

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

Reporting into the Power Fundamentals team, this role builds and deploys models that extend and reinforce the group's existing analytical capabilities. Responsibilities span longer-horizon forecasting, rapid-turnaround analysis, POV evaluations following each peak season, and the coordination of market fundamental studies conducted after peak events or as requested.

Job Description

Build modeling tools alongside the software vendor, partnering closely with that vendor and IT to bring solutions into production

• Advance the software on an ongoing basis with the developer, extending other modeling tools as requirements emerge
• Introduce and operationalize new fundamental models across ERCOT, PJM, and additional markets as needed
• Partner with the Regulatory Policy team in assessing proposed market design changes
• Together with the broader Power Fundamentals team, benchmark previously issued POVs on a periodic basis
• Lead market fundamentals analyses following summer and winter peak events
• Engage Power Fundamentals subscription vendors to extract full value from purchased data while strengthening provider relationships
• Balance and smooth the workload demands that accompany model development
• Take on additional assignments spanning Structuring, Fundamentals, and Quantitative Analysis

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 5+ years of prior experience in Power Modeling, Power Flow Analysis, Data Science, Quantitative Analysis, or related discipline
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
• Production cost modeling skills and experience strongly preferred (PSO, Promod, Aurora, etc.)
• Significant experience with programming languages (SQL, Python, etc.)
• Market design experience is a plus
• Strong communication, presentation, and report preparation skills are required
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and process modeling skills and experience
• Minimum education is High School Diploma or equivalency

Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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