Manager, Energy Markets & Strategic Analysis

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NRG is seeking a Manager to join its Growth & Partnerships organization. This role is ideal for an intellectually curious and analytically rigorous energy industry professional who enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of power markets, customer solutions, regulation, and corporate growth.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business judgment, reviewing tariffs, market rules, and financial models to advance strategic initiatives across

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of North American energy markets and utility models.
• Strong analytical thinker who translates data into business impact.
• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of energy market opportunities.
• Review tariffs and market rules to inform strategy.
• Build and audit complex financial and operational models.
• Develop executive-ready business cases for senior leadership.
• Collaborate across teams to advance growth opportunities.

Skills

North American energy knowledge

Analytical thinking

Spreadsheet modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Energy Systems, or Public Policy

Job description

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company: NRG

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

About The Role

NRG is seeking a Manager to join its Growth & Partnerships organization. This role is ideal for an intellectually curious and analytically rigorous energy industry professional who enjoys solving complex problems at the intersection of power markets, customer solutions, regulation, and corporate growth.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong business judgment. They will be comfortable reviewing utility tariffs, interpreting RTO/ISO market rules, auditing complex financial models, developing data-driven insights, and partnering across commercial, regulatory, finance, operations, and development teams to advance strategic initiatives.

This position will support high-priority growth opportunities across NRG’s portfolio, including data centers, distributed energy resources, virtual power plants, load management solutions, generation development, and utility partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of energy market opportunities, regulatory developments, customer segments, and emerging business models.
• Review, interpret, and synthesize utility tariffs, regulatory orders, RTO/ISO market rules, interconnection requirements, and procurement mechanisms.
• Build, audit, and enhance complex financial, operational, and economic models to evaluate business opportunities and investment decisions.
• Translate complex technical information into clear business implications, risks, decision points, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with partner teams across the enterprise to evaluate and advance growth opportunities.
• Identify key assumptions, risks, constraints, and value drivers across potential partnerships, investments, and new business ventures.
• Conduct market intelligence, competitive assessments, and benchmarking to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, business cases, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to internal stakeholders and help bridge organizational boundaries to advance enterprise priorities.

What We Are Looking For

• Deeply knowledgeable about the North American energy industry, wholesale power markets, utility business models, and customer energy solutions.
• Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous problems where there may be limited precedent or incomplete information.
• Strong analytical thinkers who can independently develop insights, test assumptions, and identify the business implications of technical details.
• Exceptional spreadsheet users who can quickly identify errors, challenge assumptions, improve analytical rigor, and audit complex models.
• Skilled at interpreting technical, regulatory, commercial, and financial information and connecting it to practical business outcomes.
• Natural bridge-builders who enjoy collaborating across diverse functions, perspectives, and operating teams.
• Creative problem solvers who challenge conventional thinking, look around corners, and uncover pragmatic ways to move opportunities forward.
• Strong communicators who can explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in energy markets, utilities, retail energy, power development, consulting, trading, regulatory affairs, energy analytics, project finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with or analyzing ISOs/RTOs such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, NYISO, or similar wholesale market structures.
• Familiarity with utility tariffs, interconnection processes, transmission planning, capacity markets, demand response, DERs, virtual power plants, or power generation economics.
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities, including comfort reviewing and improving detailed financial, operational, or market models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Energy Systems, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree preferred but not required.

Success in This Role

• Rapidly understand technical energy market, tariff, regulatory, and commercial issues.
• Produce high-quality analytical work with strong attention to detail and limited supervision.
• Influence outcomes through facts, relationships, credibility, and clear communication.
• Translate complex industry dynamics into actionable business recommendations.
• Help NRG identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities that create long-term enterprise value.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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