Entry-Level Power Markets & Origination Analyst

Onward Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Onward Energy in Denver, CO is seeking an Analyst, Power Markets & Origination to support a growing portfolio with energy settlements, contract compliance, trading support, REC management, and market research. Entry-level role reporting to the Senior Manager.

The ideal candidate has a quantitative bachelor’s degree, 0–2 years in energy markets, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to learn North American wholesale electricity markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a quantitative focus (e.g., Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Finance). Experience may substitute for degree.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in energy markets, settlements, accounting, finance, commercial operations, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building, maintaining, and analyzing complex models and datasets.
• Ability to quickly gain proficiency with North American electricity markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, SPP, ISO-NE, NYISO) and bilateral energy markets.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from various sources and identify solutions.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and aptitude for intellectual curiosity; ability to conduct independent research using various tools including LLMs and linear regression.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of commercial revenue contracts (PPAs, energy hedges, heat rate call options) and other contracts.
• Manage and log compliance obligations and communications across the portfolio, including reporting and guaranteed energy production.
• Conduct market research and analysis related to energy bidding strategies, forward trades, and related products.
• Support daily bidding strategy development and confirmation of bid submissions.
• Manage settlement reconciliation and invoicing for the portfolio by maintaining settlement and revenue models, analyzing data for discrepancies, and coordinating with Accounting.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Power Markets & Origination processes.
• Oversee REC administration including deliveries, reconciliations, invoicing, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with regulatory reporting deliverables (FERC EQRs, EIA reports).
• Serve as SME for ISO settlement tariffs, market rules, and related processes.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation.
• Collaborate with Asset Managers, Engineers, Accountants, and Attorneys to support portfolio performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Curiosity

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree (quantitative)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

LLMs

Job description

Onward Energy in Denver, CO is seeking an Analyst, Power Markets & Origination to support a growing portfolio with energy settlements, contract compliance, trading support, REC management, and market research. Entry-level role reporting to the Senior Manager.

The ideal candidate has a quantitative bachelor’s degree, 0–2 years in energy markets, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to learn North American wholesale electricity markets.