Senior Power Fundamentals Analytics Leader

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking a seasoned Power Fundamentals modeler to build and deploy models that extend analytical capabilities. You will work with software vendors and IT to productionise solutions and broaden modeling across ERCOT, PJM, and other markets.

The role requires strong programming (SQL, Python) and a solid background in power modeling, data science, and quantitative analysis, with exposure to production-cost modeling tools and market design evaluation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of power modeling, flow analysis or related quantitative work.
• College programs/certifications can count toward the above.
• Production-cost modeling experience preferred (PSO/Promod/Aurora).
• Strong programming with SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Build modeling tools with the software vendor and IT to productionise solutions.
• Advance modeling tools in collaboration with developers and expand capabilities as needed.
• Operationalize new fundamental models across ERCOT, PJM and additional markets.
• Partner with Regulatory Policy in assessing market design changes.
• Benchmark POVs with the Power Fundamentals team post-peak seasons.
• Lead market fundamentals analyses after summer/winter peaks.
• Coordinate with subscription vendors to maximize data value and maintain relationships.
• Manage workload balance in model development and take related assignments.

Skills

Power Modeling

Power Flow Analysis

Data Science

Quantitative Analysis

SQL

Python

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PSO

Promod

Aurora

Job description

Vistra Corporate Services Company is seeking a seasoned Power Fundamentals modeler to build and deploy models that extend analytical capabilities. You will work with software vendors and IT to productionise solutions and broaden modeling across ERCOT, PJM, and other markets.

The role requires strong programming (SQL, Python) and a solid background in power modeling, data science, and quantitative analysis, with exposure to production-cost modeling tools and market design evaluation.