Commercial Analyst/Sr. Analyst

Houston, TX (Hybrid)Energy Infrastructure | Natural Gas | Power Markets | Asset OptimizationThe FirmA fast-growing, private equity-backed power platform is seeking a Commercial Analytics Analyst to support the optimization and performance of a rapidly expanding portfolio of U.S. power generation assets.The RoleThis role sits at the intersection of wholesale power markets, natural gas fundamentals, and asset-level commercial decision-making. The team is building from the ground up, offering meaningful exposure across portfolio optimization, acquisitions support, and redevelopment strategy (including storage and data center-related opportunities).The OpportunityThis is a hands-on, analytics-driven role supporting day-to-day commercial decision-making across operating assets, including:Supporting dispatch and bidding analytics in U.S. wholesale power marketsAnalyzing natural gas fundamentals including basis, transport, nominations, and delivered fuel costsPerforming settlements validation and performance reconciliationsBuilding and enhancing commercial tools (Excel-based) for tracking positions, exposures, and unit economicsMonitoring market fundamentals (LMPs, congestion, heat rates, DA/RT spreads, ancillary services, capacity constructs)Supporting scenario analysis for asset planning, acquisitions, and redevelopment initiativesWorking with large datasets using Excel and SQL/Python to automate analysis and improve decision-makingProducing weekly and monthly performance reporting highlighting key drivers and commercial implicationsThe role offers exposure across merchant generation, capacity markets, environmental products, and portfolio optimization — within a lean, collaborative team environment.Ideal Background3–8 years of experience in U.S. power and/or natural gas marketsExperience in generation dispatch, fuel supply analytics, real-time/EMA desks, or commercial operationsStrong understanding of wholesale market structure and pricing driversExperience working with or supporting natural gas–fired generation preferredAdvanced Excel required; exposure to SQL/Python/BI tools is a plusExperience in PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE or other U.S. ISOs/RTOs preferredAbility to operate independently and make data-driven commercial recommendationsWhy This Role?Ground-floor opportunity within a rapidly scaling IPP platformDirect exposure to senior leadership and portfolio-level decision-makingBroad exposure across operating assets, acquisitions, and redevelopment strategyLong-term growth trajectory as the platform expands