ETRM/DERMS Analyst (Wholesale Power) - Remote

Overview

The principal role of the Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager is to lead in the design, development, processes and controls for SmartestEnergy’s trading and risk management systems covering the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISONE ISOs. A successful individual in this position will bridge the gap between the wholesale and risk desk's objectives and the technology solutions supporting them. A strong knowledge of the wholesale energy and distributed energy business is required in order to establish an effective working relationship with stakeholders. This is a challenging role for a personable, confident, and skilled individual looking to make a difference for an exciting, growing, and well-funded global organization.

In Short

• Lead efforts across internal IT and business employees, vendors, brokers, and customers toward common deliverables.
• Maintain wider team problem-solving and analysis, balancing data, technology, business, and operational issues to deliver viable solutions.
• Manage smaller to medium sized projects according to internal methodologies, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Conduct detailed business analysis to identify stakeholder needs and develop solutions for business problems.
• Create and validate comprehensive system functional and technical specifications.
• Develop and execute user acceptance test plans and scenarios.
• Perform data analysis to support system defect evaluation and new functionality requirements.
• Facilitate communication between local users and central IT teams.
• Support change management processes and user needs.
• Manage system upgrades and ensure successful resolution of incidents and anomalies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years in a Business Systems Analysis role, with a focus on the Energy industry.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies, data modeling, and entity relationships.
• PMP, ITIL, CBAP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Retail Energy, Energy Wholesale Trading, and/or Distributed Energy sectors, ERCOT experience a plus.
• Personable, team-oriented, respectful, and empathetic individual who is comfortable working with both on-site and remote team members.
• The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and derive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes.
• A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders across functional and technical departments.
• Ability to handle conflicting demands, prioritize workload, and effectively delegate while maintaining high-quality standards.

Benefits

• Global career opportunities with potential to explore new markets.
• Inclusive and diverse culture.
• Support for reasonable accommodations during the application process.