Energy Market Portfolio Analyst
Cog Open · verified Oct 21, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Cog. Georgetown Municipal Complex · full-time · $111,738–$139,963 base.
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What you'll do
- Help build near- and long-range load forecasts, purchase-power budgets, and recurring purchase-power reports
- Work out near- and long-term electricity and hedging needs, then support daily and monthly wholesale purchases
- Prepare daily purchase-volume schedules and support QSE bidding and scheduling
- Help plan and carry out energy risk strategies, while handling related origination and settlement work
- Reconcile and process invoices, support ERCOT credit requirements, and check transactions against risk policies and controls
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- At least two years managing energy portfolios in the electric utility sector, including work in ERCOT
- Advanced Excel and data-analysis capability, plus knowledge of energy portfolio management
- A current Texas Class C driver’s license, or an out-of-state license with a three-year driving record
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can analyze detailed data, shift between competing tasks and priorities, and spot unusual events quickly. You’ll coordinate with finance on monthly power-purchase invoices. The position is full-time, with a stated hiring range of $111,738.12 to $139,963.20 annually; the anticipated start is on or after October 5, 2026.
From the employer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Under general direction, performs various tasks related to the scheduling, origination, and settlement of energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificates. Assist in all tasks related to energy portfolio and risk management.Applicants are required to attach a resume.
Anticipated Start Date: On or after October 5, 2026.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the development of short-term and long-term load forecasts.
Assist in the development of short-term and long-term purchase power budgets.
Assist in the development of intra-month and monthly purchase power reports.
Assist in developing short-term and long-term electric energy and hedging requirements.
Assists with daily, monthly, and other wholesale power purchases;
Assists with the planning, designing, and execution of energy risk management strategies and transactions.
Assist in developing schedules for daily wholesale power purchase volumes.
Assist in the Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) bidding and scheduling functions.
Assist in invoice reconciliation and processing.
Assist with all origination and settlement activities related to energy, fuel, Ancillary Services, and renewable energy credits.
Assist in energy risk management policy compliance activities.
Assist in managing credit requirements for participation in the ERCOT market, including energy and congestion auctions.
Coordinate with the finance department in processing monthly invoices related to purchase power.
Understand and apply financial and operational controls and policies to all tasks to ensure transactions are completed properly and correctly
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field required. A minimum of two (2) or more years of progressive energy portfolio management experience in the electric utility industry. Experience in the ERCOT market. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to one (1) year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Advanced Excel and Data Analysis skills.
Knowledge of Energy Portfolio Management.
Knowledge of retail and wholesale power markets.
Skill in analyzing detailed and complex data to make sound decisions.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding and face pace environment.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to cross-train in related areas.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, and use of foot controls.
Hiring Range: $111,738.12 - $139,963.20, annually.
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