Avant Energy seeks to hire a Market Operations Analyst to join our Market Operations team. This position is responsible for supporting the daily operation and optimization of wholesale electricity generation portfolios. The successful candidate will join our Market Operations team, and report directly to the Director of Market Operations. Avant is a place where you can have a career that provides a sense of purpose. We have a culture grounded in doing the right thing and believe in a better tomorrow.
This is an opportunity for someone who has an interest in energy, wants to work in a fast-paced team environment, can perform analytical work, and is able to draw conclusions and make good decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Market Operations Analyst has the opportunity to collaborate with others and provide expertise to support management of our clients’ energy objectives. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and analyzing generation market offer strategies.
- Optimizing the value of our generation portfolios.
- Executing energy market transactions.
- Supporting asset management activities.
- Performing quantitative analysis and developing operational reports
- Learning regional electricity market rules and market operations.
- Participating in the Avant paid on-call rotation after successful training
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field.
- 2-5 years of experience in a business analysis capacity using analytical tools and methods to identify trends, develop projections, etc.
- Experience in analytical, market operations, asset management, or energy industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of analytical methods, data analysis and statistics through work experience, internships, research positions, or work-study.
- Computer skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with VBA, SQL, Python, R, Power BI or another analytical tool is a plus.
- Highly analytical, quantitatively oriented, and able to learn quickly.
- Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and ambiguity.
- Problem solving and critical thinking.
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player that can work independently when necessary and remain calm dealing with urgency.
COMPENSATION
Avant provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive Salary and Bonus
Company-Paid Medical & Dental
Company-Paid HSA
Dependent Education Support
Paid Parking or Public Transit
Paid Time Off
Paid Life & Disability Insurance
401k Matching Contribution
Electric Vehicle Allowance
Free Healthy choice snacks
ABOUT US
Avant Energy is an energy management company that has provided energy consulting, project development and utility management services to Native American, utility, and college and university clients for nearly 40 years. We believe that “better is possible” – we do not accept the status quo and are continually striving to create value for our clients.
OUR VALUES
Our business is built on beliefs in human dignity, mutual respect, and integrity. Our collaborative culture encourages employees to grow professionally and be creative. We are community-focused in our approach to both clients and our business.
If we are a good fit for your skills and interest, we look forward to hearing from you at www.avantenergy.com.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field
- 2-5 years of experience in a business analysis capacity using analytical tools and methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of analytical methods, data analysis, and statistics
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience in analytical, market operations, asset management, or the energy industry
- Experience with VBA, SQL, Python, R, Power BI, or another analytical tool
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varying complexity and ambiguity
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while remaining calm under urgency
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
What We Do
Avant Energy is a Minneapolis-based energy management company founded in 1984. It works with utilities, communities, organizations, and tribes to control energy supply costs and manage energy supply risk. Services include energy consulting (strategic planning, power supply planning, rate design), utility and municipal power agency management, energy trading and hedging, and planning, design, and development of conventional and renewable power generation facilities.
