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Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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This position offers excellent entry into the energy industry and an opportunity to build a strong foundation in commercial analyticis through hands-on training and exposure to a broad range of business areas. Key focus areas include integrated retail/generation portfolio optimization, renewable generation analysis, asset management support, , and North American power and natural gas market fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Trade Desks, Retail Sales, Origination, Asset Development, Asset Management, and Regulatory to create, disseminate, and communicate fundamental market analysis (e.g., white papers, briefs, presentations)
• Support Asset Management and Plant Operations Teams on economic analysis, commercial and risk assessments, and optimization strategies for the existing asset portfolio
• Model energy assets and complex transactions, including power generation, tolling agreements, load following/full requirements contracts, hedging strategies with products associated with existing assets, asset acquisitions, renewable energy procurement, storage options, fuel transportation, and long-term fixed price energy purchases/sales by utilizing a variety of internal and external valuation models
• Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and valuation models that are flexible and adaptable – enabling efficient transaction analysis, effective cross-team communication, transparency of work product, and ease of use

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative oriented discipline (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, etc), master’s degree a strong plus
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with data management and analytical tools (Access, VBA, Python, Power BI, SQL/Oracle/Databricks DB, or Matlab) a strong plus
• Experience with asset dispatch modeling, system cost dispatch modeling, or related production cost modeling platforms (such as PLEXOS, PROMOD, or similar) is a strong plus
• Experience with AI/ML programming and advanced statistical analytics techniques is a strong plus
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills; detail oriented and capable of producing accurate, well-supported work products
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively across broad and varied audiences
• Self-starter with sound judgment
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks and delivering quality results within time constraints
• Comfortable working in a results-driven, fast-paced, collaborative real-time team environment

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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