Energy Market Portfolio & Risk Analyst

City of Georgetown, TX; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, Texas is seeking an Energy Portfolio Analyst to support scheduling, origination, and settlement of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates. The role involves building load forecasts, purchase power budgets, and hedging strategies within the ERCOT market.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and energy market experience are required. Anticipated Start Date: On or after October 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding 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

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 development of intra-month and monthly purchase power reports
• Assist in developing short-term and long-term electric energy and hedging requirements
• Assists with daily, monthly, and other wholesale power purchases
• Assists with energy risk management strategies and transactions
• Assist in developing schedules for daily wholesale power purchase volumes
• Assist in QSE bidding and scheduling functions
• Assist in invoice reconciliation and processing
• Assist with origination and settlement activities related to energy, fuel, and renewable energy credits
• Assist in energy risk management policy compliance
• Assist in managing credit requirements for participation in the ERCOT market
• Coordinate with the finance department in processing monthly invoices
• Understand and apply financial and operational controls and policies to ensure proper transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

The City of Georgetown, Texas is seeking an Energy Portfolio Analyst to support scheduling, origination, and settlement of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates. The role involves building load forecasts, purchase power budgets, and hedging strategies within the ERCOT market.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and energy market experience are required. Anticipated Start Date: On or after October 5, 2026.