Senior Energy Market Analyst (Technical Solutions)

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Senior Energy Market Analyst to support business development and implementation efforts. This fully remote role requires deep knowledge of energy market operations and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will engage with clients, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams to provide tailored energy solutions. Join a dynamic team committed to empowering transformative energy decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in project management and technical experience with an energy company.
• Deep understanding of ISO/RTO market structures and processes.
• Experience with energy market software or trading platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support business development initiatives by identifying client needs.
• Act as a pre-sales and technical advisor, delivering product demos.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Implementation teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Tools

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions.

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar's PLEXOS modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry:

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category
• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology' category
• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year
• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year. We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive.

We don't just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. Whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go, our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are. That's what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values 'Customer Success', 'One Global Team', 'Integrity and Ownership', and 'Innovation Excellence' reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do.

This role is fully remote based out of Canada or the U.S.

About the Position

Energy Exemplar is looking for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior Energy Market Analyst (Technical Solutions) to support business development, pre-sales, and implementation efforts across the energy trading and electric market operations space. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from the energy industry and will play a key role in communicating the value of our solutions to potential clients through demos, presentations, and technical discussions.

• Support business development initiatives by identifying client needs and recommending tailored energy market solutions.

• Act as a pre-sales and technical advisor, delivering product demos and presentations to clients and industry stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Implementation teams to develop client proposals, solution strategies, and technical documentation.

• Assist in the implementation process, offering subject matter expertise around market operations and back-office functions.

• Work closely with customers to understand requirements, challenges, and act as an advisor to support them.

• ISO/RTO/PX bidding and market participation.

• Energy scheduling and transaction management.

• Settlements and reconciliation with ISOs.

• Energy trading and risk management workflows.

• Translate complex energy market requirements into product features and implementation plans.

• Serve as a liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• At least 5 years in project management and technical experience with an energy company, ISO/RTO, or software provider in related areas (e.g., trading, market operations, settlements).

• Deep understanding of ISO/RTO market structures and processes (e.g., CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, NYISO), with experience delivering SaaS-based energy solutions and collaborating on software development or cloud computing initiatives tailored to market operations.

• Familiarity working in a SaaS environment—particularly leveraging cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure for solution deployment, data management, or software development.

• Strong presentation and communication skills; confident in delivering demos and engaging with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Experience working in a customer-centric position.

• Experience with energy market software or trading platforms is a plus.

• Technical aptitude or background (e.g., knowledge of SQL, Excel modeling, APIs).

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with ISO/RTO settlement processes, shadow settlements, or power scheduling platforms.

• Understanding of back-office systems or energy accounting workflows.

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunity employer and values your unique perspective. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements to support your application and interview process.