Energy Analyst

Position Summary

Guzman Energy is seeking a highly motivated Energy Analyst with a strong background in the energy and finance sectors to join our dynamic team. This role is central to supporting the structuring and pricing of new energy contracts, conducting resource planning, and advancing our analytical capabilities through Plexos (Energy Exemplar) modeling.

The analyst will also be responsible for managing and improving the company’s long-term forecasting software/tools, ensuring the development of high-quality forward fundamentals and long-term price curves.

The ideal candidate excels in quantitative analysis, communicates complex insights clearly, and thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Structuring & Pricing

• Support the structuring and pricing of new power supply agreements and energy contracts.
• Develop and refine financial models to evaluate contract economics and risk.

Resource Planning & Power Markets Modeling

• Perform resource planning, capacity analysis, and portfolio optimization using internal analytical frameworks.
• Lead and manage modeling workflows in Plexos (Energy Exemplar), including scenario design, model runs, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Long-Term Market Fundamentals & Forecasting Tools

• Manage the company’s long-term forecasting software/tools for fundamentals modeling and forward curve development.
• Create, maintain, and enhance long-term power price forecasts informed by market fundamentals, supply-demand dynamics, fuel trends, and regulatory factors.

Cross-Functional Communication & Reporting

• Translate complex analytical outcomes into concise summaries and clear recommendations for commercial, operations, and executive teams.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare reports, executive presentations, dashboards, and decision-support materials for leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required; experience with VBA, Python, or R is a plus.
• Exposure to or direct experience with Plexos, Aurora, PSO, or similar production cost models strongly preferred.
• Experience with forecasting tools, fundamentals modeling, or long-term curve generation preferred (or willingness to learn).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities; proactive, independent, and self-directed.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across technical and commercial functions.

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.