Scout Clean Energy

Scout Clean Energy

Manager, Transmission Market Analysis

Boulder, Colorado, United States

No sponsorship$135k-$155kDetected 129 days ago
PythonSQLData AnalysisProject ManagementForecastingExcelM&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ModelingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • This role will help shape the future of our projects by leveraging historical market and pricing data as well as in-house and third-party forecast data to inform future strategies.
  • As a critical driver behind our market analysis efforts, you will play a key role in helping to shape the direction of Scout's greenfield development and acquisitions targets.
  • You will report to the Director, Transmission Market Analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Market Analysis, Forecasting, and Support: Analyze and forecast nodal pricing and broader market trends, utilizing historical data analysis ("backcasts") and future pricing predictions.
  • New Project Development and Origination Support: Assist in identifying new sites by analyzing historical data and forecast data to infer strategic opportunities.
  • Collaborate with third-party data providers to process historical data, integrating their insights to form comprehensive opinions on site viability.
  • Structuring, Asset Management, M&A, and Financing Support: Assist with early-stage project analysis, providing historical and future pricing data for RFPs and bilateral arrangements.
  • Develop models to forecast future covariance risk, allowing for better-informed decisions and reducing reliance on third-party studies.
  • Support the M&A team with nodal analysis and pricing evaluations for existing projects, ensuring competitive pricing and risk assessment for new offtake agreements.
  • Provide detailed market analysis and pricing forecasts to support M&A activities and collaborate with the financing team to assess market risks and opportunities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with transmission consultants and internal teams to analyze transmission reports, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy.
  • Manage relationships with external consultants like nFront and ICF to ensure the delivery of high-quality and relevant market studies.
  • Team Building and Leadership Aid in hiring process for new analysts and associates as this new function is established, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture.

Requirements

  • Ideal candidate has 6 to 8 years of experience in the energy industry with significant experience in market analysis, price forecasting, or similar analytical role.
  • The candidate must have established expertise in the power markets throughout the U.S. Minimum of 3 years experience with Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) modeling using tools like
  • Bachelor's degree in in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
  • Proficiency with market analysis resources (e.g. VelocitySuite, YesEnergy) and strong Excel skills.

Nice to have

  • Analyze and forecast nodal pricing and broader market trends, utilizing historical data analysis ("backcasts") and future pricing predictions.
  • Identify potential risks related to grid reliability and economic feasibility of projects, advising on necessary upgrades and system improvements.
  • Strong experience in data mining and working with large datasets
  • Programming skills preferred (e.g. Python, SQL, R) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Compensation

  • $135,000 - $155,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

  • Core Competencies Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word Strong financial modelling skills, understanding of tax equity structures is a plus Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format, to project teams and to senior management.

Company info

  • High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout's stated mission.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
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