Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daylight is building a decentralized electric utility that enables homes to generate, store, and share energy. The Analyst in Energy Storage Optimization & Analytics will execute the Virtual Power Plant program, develop strategies for revenue growth, optimize asset performance, and support energy trading and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of VPP and demand response program participation across the country
- Develop strategies aligned with the company’s business goals and revenue objectives
- Assist the development team in building an internal VPP scheduling platform that integrates revenue stacking, operational constraints, and analytics to maximize asset value
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to identify business opportunities
- Oversee market activities, including scheduling and dispatch, pricing strategies, and risk management, to optimize asset performance
- Build operational capabilities to manage obligations while ensuring BESS warranties, degradation targets, and market participation requirements are met
- Develop partnerships with optimization and scheduling platforms to enhance commercial operations
- Identify and integrate data sources for energy market forecasting, congestion analysis, and revenue modeling
- Maintain expertise in ISO/RTO market structures, energy trading strategies, and risk-adjusted returns for contracted and merchant revenue scenarios
- Assess the asset pipeline by market, development timeline, and commercial readiness, developing a roadmap for revenue optimization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in energy market analytics, trading, commercial operations, or asset optimization
- Expertise in power markets, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of state-level programs (e.g., CA DSGS, MA Connected Solutions, MA Clean Peak Standard, etc.)
- Self-motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams
- A results-oriented individual with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage their workload effectively, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision
- Deep knowledge of energy storage optimization, power marketing, revenue forecasting, and market participation strategies
- Strong data analytics and modeling experience to support decision-making and risk analysis
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience with CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellhub membership
- Monthly wellness stipend
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