Commerical Analytics – Analyst
Houston, Texas | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in-office)
About the Role
Join PowerTransitions' Commercial Operations team as a Commercial Analyst, where you'll deliver decision-grade analytics across our merchant generation portfolio. You'll support performance analysis, market fundamentals, fuel supply economics, and scenario planning for our portfolio of thermal assets and renewable redevelopment opportunities including solar, battery storage, and data center-enabled projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional power generation and the energy transition, supporting strategic decisions around asset optimization, acquisitions, and redevelopment across major U.S. power markets including PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE.
What You'll Do
Analyze generation dispatch outcomes and unit economics using operational and market inputs across energy and ancillary service markets
Support fuel procurement analytics including basis, transport, and delivered cost drivers for natural gas and backup fuel
Monitor power market fundamentals including LMPs, congestion, heat rates, and day-ahead/real-time dynamics
Perform settlements validation and reconciliations for energy, ancillary services, and capacity revenues
Build structured scenarios and sensitivities supporting budgeting, acquisition underwriting, and portfolio decisions
Design and maintain analytical tools and datasets using Excel, SQL, Python, and BI tools
Produce weekly and monthly performance reports communicating key drivers, variances, and commercial implications
What We're Looking For
Required:
3-8 years of experience in U.S. power and/or natural gas markets, generation dispatch, fuel supply, or related commercial operations (IPP, utility, developer, energy manager, ISO/RTO, trading, or consultancy)
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and high attention to accuracy
Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights and manage multiple deliverables independently
Preferred:
Experience in PJM, NYISO, and/or ISO-NE markets; familiarity with other ISOs/RTOs (ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO)
SQL/Python for analysis and automation; Power BI or Tableau for dashboards and reporting
Working knowledge of LMPs, congestion, DA/RT spreads, ancillary services, capacity markets, and basis concepts
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience in power markets and commercial analytics.