Energy Markets Analyst

cleanchoiceenergy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CleanChoice Energy is seeking an Energy Markets Analyst to support hedging and risk management for our retail power book across PJM, NYISO, and ISONE. This role develops tools, models, and reporting while building market knowledge to grow in scope under direction.

The analyst will validate load forecasts, maintain price curves, and produce NOP/MTM reports, contributing to hedge strategies and commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline (Business, Economics, Engineering, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and communicate technical concepts to leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel and data tools (Python, VBA, SQL, Power BI).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication under pressure.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Validate load forecasts and support day-ahead bids, intra-month hedges, and term trades.
• Maintain wholesale and retail price curves, including implied hourly scalers and scarcity premiums.
• Develop and improve reporting and automation to enhance visibility into pricing and supply performance.
• Identify price and volume risk exposures and support hedge strategy recommendations.
• Support market research and analysis informing broader commercial decisions.
• Build, run, and maintain analytical tools, databases, and models for risk and analytics.
• Produce and reconcile daily Net Open Position (NOP) and mark-to-market (MTM) reports.
• Monitor risk metrics and report to senior leadership.
• Gain deep expertise in proprietary pricing and supply systems; contribute to new feature development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Python

SQL

Power BI

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Energy Markets Analyst

Full-Time 40 Hours/Week

Classification: exempt under FLSA

Location: Washington, DC

Job Summary

CleanChoice Energy is seeking an Energy Markets Analyst to support the Senior Manager, Middle Markets & Energy Procurement, in hedging and managing risk for our retail power book across PJM, NYISO, and ISONE. This role reports to the Senior Manager and acts as the analytical backbone supporting that function - building and maintaining the tools, models, and reporting that provide visibility into pricing and supply performance, while developing the market knowledge to grow in scope across portfolio, risk, and commercial responsibilities under direction over time. This is a support role; growth in scope and responsibility will be defined and directed by the Senior Manager as the function expands.

Responsibilities

• Validate load forecasts and support oversight of day-ahead demand bid schedules, intra-month hedges, and term trades.
• Maintain relevant wholesale and retail price curves, including implied hourly scalers and scarcity premiums.
• Develop and improve reporting and automation to enhance visibility into pricing and supply performance.
• Help identify price and volume risk exposures inherent in the retail power business and support the Senior Manager in recommending hedge strategies.
• Support market research and analysis that informs broader commercial decision-making across the retail power portfolio.
• Build, run, and maintain analytical tools, databases, and models supporting risk and commercial analytics.
• Produce and reconcile daily Net Open Position (NOP) and mark-to-market (MTM) reports.
• Monitor risk metrics and support the Senior Manager in reporting to senior leadership, gaining exposure to a range of products and risk exposures across the retail power portfolio.
• Gain deep expertise in proprietary pricing and supply systems and contribute to new feature development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline (Business, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to process and interpret complex market data and communicate technical concepts clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, with experience in data tools such as Python, VBA, SQL, or Microsoft Power BI for managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communicator who can think critically and logically under pressure.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious, with the ability to connect technical analysis to practical commercial outcomes.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred

• Understanding of power market dynamics, including day-ahead, real-time, and forward markets
• Knowledge of pricing methodologies, and hedging strategies to manage shape and swing risk
• Familiarity with pricing full-requirements cost components, particularly in PJM, NYISO, and ISONE markets.
• Experience working with large datasets, automation, or pricing systems.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and debugging Python-based analytical tools.
• Exposure to FP&A concepts as they relate to retail margins and supply performance.
• Familiarity with AI tools for data analysis, automation, or research (Claude preferred, given internal tooling)

Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 and a robust benefits package.

CleanChoice Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff's diverse, multidisciplinary background drives our success, and we are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About CleanChoice Energy

Our mission is to make clean energy feel easy and rewarding. We are working toward a world free of catastrophic climate change with pure, clean air and abundant renewable energy by providing renewable electricity and developing clean and renewable generation project power plants, like solar.