What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Energy Optimization & Analytics Strategy position at Customized Energy Solutions?
Company Description
Customized Energy Solutions (CES) is a global energy services and technology company that helps market participants operate, comply, and compete in deregulated electricity and natural gas markets. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Philadelphia, CES works with utilities, independent power producers, energy suppliers, developers, asset owners, and investors across North America and globally.
CES delivers market intelligence, regulatory and market design support, asset and portfolio management, retail market operations, and energy technology solutions. Our teams track and interpret ISO/RTO rules and policy developments, support resource planning and market participation, manage operational and settlement processes, and develop proprietary software platforms—including CES BLUE, GOLD, RED, GRIDBOOST, and CoMETS—that help clients manage risk, optimize performance, and respond effectively to market change.
CES is committed to advancing transparent, efficient, and non-discriminatory energy markets while delivering practical, high-quality solutions marked by integrity, rigor, and long-term client value.
CES has been nationally and regionally recognized for sustained growth and innovation, including listings on the Inc. 500|5000 and Philadelphia Business Journal’s Top 100 Companies, as well as a Best Places to Work designation with Hall of Fame status for five or more consecutive years.
With headquarters in Philadelphia and offices across the U.S., Canada, Japan, India, and Vietnam, CES offers a collaborative, flexible, and globally connected work environment for professionals passionate about the future of energy.
Job Description
Customized Energy Solutions is seeking a strategic, technically fluent analytics leader to shape and scale the AI/ML optimization capabilities of our GridBOOST platform — CES’s advanced energy storage and market optimization engine.
This role bridges technical innovation and business impact, leading a cross-functional team of data scientists and engineers to enhance bidding, forecasting, and optimization capabilities across multiple energy markets.
This role focuses on technical methodology and innovation with direct involvement with the operations and client facing team members, as well as occasional direct interaction with clients.
Ideal candidates for this position will be able to work both independently and collaboratively and will possess strong communication skills and exceptional analytical skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define the technical roadmap for optimization and forecasting within the GridBOOST platform.
- Lead a team of data scientists and analysts in developing and deploying scalable AI/ML models.
- Collaborate with product, market operations, and client teams to translate analytical insights into optimization features.
- Oversee the design and maintenance of analytical pipelines in a modern cloud environments.
- Balance short-term performance goals with long-term product innovation and market expansion.
- Represent CES’s analytical capabilities in client discussions, industry forums, and cross-team strategy meetings.
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of experience leading analytical teams in energy, trading, or industrial optimization environments.
- Strong foundation in forecasting, optimization, and machine learning, with demonstrated success applying these to real-world energy or operational systems.
- Familiarity with U.S. wholesale or distributed energy markets (e.g., ISO/RTO) and energy asset optimization.
- Experience building and scaling AI/ML workflows (Python, AWS, or equivalent).
- Proven leadership in managing technical teams and translating complex analytics into business value.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in engineering, data science, applied math, or a related field preferred.
Additional Information
Customized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account, comprehensive health Insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.
Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.