Lead Analyst, US Market Analytics

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Lead Analyst, US Market Analytics, and be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst for our US Market Analytics team. This position will be located in Boston, MA or Waltham, MA, with hybrid working.

The energy system will continue to change rapidly on the path to net zero carbon emissions. National Grid are at the heart of these changes, which pose strategic questions for us as a business and for the energy industry. Our internal market fundamentals team helps the wider business understand the impacts of policy and the evolution of markets and technology on the energy system.

To accelerate the energy transition, we are seeking a Lead Analyst in our US Market Analytics team who will use electricity market modeling and problem-solving skills to support our decision making. You will become part of a high caliber, curious, motivated, inclusive team. You will get to work on exciting and challenging problems, and to lead analysis on a range of clean energy topics related to the future of electric networks and markets.

* Perform electricity system modeling to support investment decisions, business planning & clean energy development opportunities;
* Continuously improve in-house electricity market models, and develop frameworks for incorporating model and database updates ensuring they are fit for purpose;
* Engage with various internal teams with ad hoc market analysis and assessments
* Analyze market, historical, and fundamental data to draw inferences and present results in a clear and understandable format to management and external customers
* Articulate & explain market model inputs/outputs to senior executives and other stakeholders using market analysis, modeling, & assessments of market changes.

* Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (power system emphasis desired).
* Experience with electricity modeling in a consulting, RTO/ISO or corporate work environment.
* 3+ years of relevant work experience providing quantitative analysis, production cost modeling, capacity expansion modeling and/or consulting.
* Advanced Excel, Python, or other programming skills required; familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization / dashboard development packages a plus.
* Understanding of transmission system and power flow fundamentals, including LMP formation.
* Experience developing & employing market models, including commercial production cost modeling and capacity expansion software, such as: ProMOD, PLEXOS, Aurora, Gridview, GE MAPS, PSO/Enelytix, etc.
* Knowledge of US power industry structures, policies, regulations & market fundamentals.
* Familiarity with recent trends in conventional generation, renewables, gas, energy storage, transmission & distributed generation.
* Specific knowledge of PJM and MISO strongly preferred.
* Preferred location is Boston, MA with hybrid working.

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