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Ascend Analytics seeks a Manager or Senior Manager of Forecasting & Valuation to lead the delivery and continued development of the company's forecasting and valuation advisory practice, powered by PowerVAL—Ascend's proprietary forecasting and asset valuation platform. This role sits at the intersection of technical analysis, client advisory, and team leadership.
You will help utilities, developers, and energy market participants make high-stakes decisions on asset development, financing, and risk management. Key responsibilities include leading complex client consulting engagements, guiding production cost modeling and market analysis work using PowerVAL, developing the analyst team, and ensuring forecasts and valuations reflect the latest market fundamentals and withstand scrutiny.
You will perform in-depth analysis of power market operations using both proprietary software and commercial production cost modeling tools. You'll provide clients with expertise in power markets and guidance on how market evolution impacts revenue forecasts, asset valuation, risk management, public policy, and renewable integration. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, develop junior staff to their full potential, identify efficiency constraints, and handle client matters with agility and confidence.
Ascend Analytics is a high-growth, private equity–backed company focused on creating sustainable economic value for energy buyers and producers. The company combines advanced analytics, cloud-based technology, and deep market expertise to help clients solve complex challenges across grid reliability, power market volatility, renewable integration, infrastructure development, and energy investment strategy.
Required qualifications: BS or MS in Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field; 5+ years' experience in US power markets, energy industry consulting, and/or SaaS software environments; in-depth knowledge of wholesale power market structures, deregulated electricity market operations, and power market fundamentals; demonstrated talent in managing customer relationships; authentic and effective oral communication; demonstrable history or ability in mentorship and leadership; and strong organizational skills.
