Senior Power Market Analyst & Thought Leader

Wood Mackenzie; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie in Houston seeks a Principal Analyst for the Americas Power Service. This highly client-facing role centers on translating research into actionable insights through writing, conversations, and keynote presentations.

You will own long- and short-term power market outlooks, develop proprietary models, and build trusted relationships with utilities, developers, and investors. Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years in the power sector, strong data and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of industry experience in the power sector.
• Experience producing wholesale power market datasets, forecasts, and analysis.
• Proven track record as a subject‑matter expert – with published insights and influential viewpoints.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself as a market expert, owning Wood Mackenzie's Power Market Outlooks and shaping industry trajectory.
• Author high-profile insights and present research at conferences, client events, and webinars.
• Serve as a trusted direct contact for research subscribers, building close client relationships.
• Collaborate with peers across Wood Mackenzie's research, consulting, and marketing teams to amplify thought leadership.
• Own the development and improvement of Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary analytical models underpinning market coverage.
• Develop and maintain forecast models and data sets across Power & Renewables.

Skills

SQL

Excel

VBA

Education

Economics

Finance

Engineering

Job description

Wood Mackenzie in Houston seeks a Principal Analyst for the Americas Power Service. This highly client-facing role centers on translating research into actionable insights through writing, conversations, and keynote presentations.

You will own long- and short-term power market outlooks, develop proprietary models, and build trusted relationships with utilities, developers, and investors. Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years in the power sector, strong data and communication skills, and a