Power Market Settlements Analyst

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Power Market Settlements Analyst

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Power Market Settlements Analyst will play a key role in validating power purchase transactions, tracking energy settlements, and ensuring contract compliance. You will support invoice validation, monitoring CAISO market settlements, and the accuracy of financial and operational data.

    This offers the opportunity to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of energy settlement—from generated power and project invoice review for contractual compliance to CAISO market performance review and analysis. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how clean energy projects are compensated, how settlement data is captured and tracked, and how contractual terms govern financial outcomes. You will work cross-functionally with power procurement and finance to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency in all aspects of energy-related settlements.

    The Power Market Settlements Analyst will be responsible for:

    Validation of project invoices by verifying quantities, rates, and total amounts billed: Cross-check invoices  with contract terms, delivery schedules, and performance data; identify and resolve discrepancies working with internal and external project stakeholders; ensure proper documentation and tracking of invoices for audit and compliance.

    Track settlements data and ensure data integrity: Enter settlement and invoice data into the system; maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring consistency across platforms; monitor data flows to support compliance and reporting objectives; assist in report and visualization development to track settlement trends and/or issues.

    CAISO Settlement Analysis: Learn and apply CAISO market settlement processes and methodologies for review and analysis of projects; review CAISO settlement statements and validate key charge codes against expected project activity; reconcile discrepancies and monitor disputes to improve market data tracking; support alignment of market settlements with project operations and financial forecasts.

    Contract Review and Compliance: Review and interpret settlement-related terms in power purchase agreements and other contracts; assist in energy prepay transaction tracking and validation; participate in internal training to build a strong foundation in energy contracts and finance; ensure compliance with contract settlement provisions and support documentation for reporting and auditing.

    Minimum Requirements:

    \- 2+ years' relevant experience combined 

    \- Bachelor’s degree in a related field

    \- Experience working in energy markets, finance, settlements, or accounting within the energy industry. 

    \- Experience with CAISO systems is a plus.

    \- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

    \- Familiarity with data tools or contract management systems

    Power Market Settlements Analyst

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  • Compensation
    $106,000 per year