What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Energy Optimization & Analytics Strategy position at Customized Energy Solutions?
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
At Customized Energy Solutions, we offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with performance-based bonuses, health coverage, and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.
