Senior Analyst, Power Markets Modeler

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Data and Analytics Solutions

The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy's industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid daily. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions and mid-to-long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid running. It's both challenging work and work with a purpose.

Be a part of our successful, growing business during international transformation.

Position Summary

As a Senior Analyst, Power Markets Modeler, you will be a lead contributor in developing our highly accurate, asset-level forecasts and models. You will conduct deep research into North American power market fundamentals and regulatory trends to provide critical insights into renewable, thermal, and high-voltage transmission assets. You will serve as a mentor to junior team members and a technical bridge between complex grid data and strategic client decision-making.

Position Details

• Salary range: $105,000 - $135,000
• Location: Hybrid - Boston (Newton), MA
• Full-time
• Hybrid - 2 days in the office
• Reporting to: Director, Energy Modeling
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel as needed for client or team collaboration

Primary Responsibilities

• Model Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of North American electric grid forecasts using proprietary tools.
• Advanced Research: Perform in-depth research on renewable energy trends, battery storage, and evolving energy policy.
• Strategic Analysis: Execute quantitative analysis of US power grid data, connecting environmental and financial metrics to market outcomes.
• Technical Optimization: Automate data workflows and improve model ingestion processes using Python or similar scripting.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior analysts, fostering technical growth and model accuracy across the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert for clients, explaining complex model results and market scenarios.
• Continuous Improvement: Design and lead benchmarking initiatives to rigorously test model performance and drive architectural updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a quantitative field.
• Strong technical execution using Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and automation.
• In-depth understanding of North American power market fundamentals and energy economics.
• Firm grasp of optimization modeling (constraints/shadow pricing) and microeconomics (supply/demand).
• Experience with financial modeling, including net present value (NPV) calculations.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Systems Thinking: Ability to view the grid holistically, understanding dependencies between technology, data, and market processes.
• Advanced Degree: Master's or PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline.
• Simulation Mastery: Significant experience with power system models like ENELYTIX, AURORA, PLEXOS, or PROMOD.
• Market Data Expertise: Deep knowledge of ISO/RTO market data, including nodal pricing and congestion.
• Problem Solving: Applies structured thinking to break down systemic challenges and design durable solutions.
• Econometrics & Statistics: Proven ability to apply rigorous statistical techniques to analyze and forecast economic data.
• Strategic Influence: Leads through expertise and initiative, driving decisions forward beyond their immediate role.

At Yes Energy, we value connecting directly with candidates. We kindly ask that third-party recruiters and agencies not submit resumes, as we are not open to external recruiting partnerships.

ABOUT YES ENERGY

Overview

Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of over 350 amazing professionals in Boulder, CO (HQ); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Glendora, CA; Richmond, VA; London, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand; and Bucharest, Romania.

Culture

Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying "Yes" to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop our solutions in line with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful … we are more successful, too.

Around the office, our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we're proud of:

• We love innovation and solving tough challenges;
• We are "high standards people" who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds-- in an ethic that is consistent across the company.
• We're team-focused with a flat hierarchy-- we work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the success of the business;
• We play to the strengths and experience of each person while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area. This presents the challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills as well as an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways.
• We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.

At Yes Energy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.