Energy Market Portfolio Analyst

Gfoat; Georgetown (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a candidate to support scheduling, origination, and settlement of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates. The role emphasizes assisting in energy portfolio management and risk controls, with an on-site focus in Texas.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years in energy portfolio management within electric utilities, plus ERCOT market familiarity. Applicants should attach a resume as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of progressive energy portfolio management experience in the electric utility industry preferred.
• Experience in the ERCOT market is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of short-term and long-term load forecasts.
• Assist in development of short-term and long-term purchase power budgets.
• Assist in preparation of intra-month and monthly purchase power reports.
• Assist in developing energy hedging requirements and related strategies.
• Assist with wholesale power purchases and scheduling activities.
• Support energy risk management policy compliance and credit requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Energy Portfolio Management

Retail and Wholesale Power Markets

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Under general direction, performs various tasks related to the scheduling, origination, and settlement of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates. Assist in all tasks related to energy portfolio and risk management.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

Anticipated Start Date: On or after October 5, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the development of short-term and long-term load forecasts.
• Assists in the development of short-term and long-term purchase power budgets.
• Assists in the development of intra-month and monthly purchase power reports.
• Assists in developing short-term and long-term electric energy and hedging requirements.
• Assists with daily, monthly, and other wholesale power purchases;
• Assists with the planning, designing, and execution of energy risk management strategies and transactions.
• Assists in developing schedules for daily wholesale power purchase volumes.
• Assists in the Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) bidding and scheduling functions.
• Assists in invoice reconciliation and processing.
• Assists with all origination and settlement activities related to energy, fuel, Ancillary Services, and renewable energy credits.
• Assists in energy risk management policy compliance activities.
• Assists in managing credit requirements for participation in the ERCOT market, including energy and congestion auctions.
• Coordinates with the finance department in processing monthly invoices related to purchase power.
• Understands and applies financial and operational controls and policies to all tasks to ensure transactions are completed properly and correctly
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field required. A minimum of two (2) or more years of progressive energy portfolio management experience in the electric utility industry. Experience in the ERCOT market. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Advanced Excel and Data Analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Energy Portfolio Management.
• Knowledge of retail and wholesale power markets.
• Skill in analyzing detailed and complex data to make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding and face pace environment.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to cross-train in related areas.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, and use of foot controls.

Hiring Range

$111,738.12 - $139,963.20, annually.

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