Energy Markets Analyst

CleanChoice Energy; 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 risk management and analytics across PJM, NYISO, and ISONE markets. You will build tools, models, and reporting to provide pricing visibility and supply performance insights.

The role focuses on hedging, load forecasts, and market research, with growth in scope guided by the Senior Manager as the function expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field or related area.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex market data.
• Proficiency in Excel with data tools such as Python, VBA, SQL or Power BI.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Validate load forecasts and support day-ahead demand bid schedules, intra-month hedges, and term trades.
• Maintain wholesale/retail price curves and pricing indicators.
• Develop reporting and automation to improve pricing and supply visibility.
• Identify price and volume risk exposures and support hedge-strategy recommendations.
• Support market research informing commercial decisions across the retail power portfolio.
• Build, run, and maintain analytics tools, databases, and models for risk and commercial analytics.
• Produce and reconcile daily Net Open Position and mark-to-market reports.
• Monitor risk metrics and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

VBA

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.

How to Apply

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. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via cleanchoicenergy.com/careers.