Energy Market Data Analyst (Hybrid)
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Job No: 500063
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid
Are you ready to thrive within the power industry? Do you have a love for data and problem-solving? If so, we should talk! At LCRA, our Planning and Analysis group is seeking an Energy Market Data Analyst to help us plan the future! As an analyst you will learn about and work on APIs and SQL data transformations one week, power plants and the grid the next, then data visualization and advocacy after that. You'll flex on programming and shine on communication. You’ll achieve a hybrid approach to energy economics, financial data, and visual tools. This is a phenomenal opportunity to write code and build charts that explain Texas’ power last year, today, and tomorrow. Join us as we support our mission in enhancing life for Texans by setting the standard for excellence.
You will be trusted to:
- Utilize strong knowledge of statistical methods, error types and calculations - Demonstrate ETL/ELT best practices - Provide familiarity with ERCOT and the electric power market - Able to mine and synthesize data across internal and external sources to address business opportunities and discover meaningful energy market trends - Collaborate with both business and IT partners to identify key use cases and define associated requirements
You qualify with:
- Six or more years’ experience in data science, statistics, economics, engineering, energy market simulation or other relevant experience. - A degree(s) in data science, data engineering, statistics, economics, engineering, mathematics or a relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
You are a great fit with:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in data science, data engineering, statistics, economics, engineering, mathematics or relevant field - Proficient in writing queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from databases - Experience in Python (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch), SQL, Snowflake, GitHub, Excel, Power Query, Power BI, DAX, and other analytical and visualization tools - Strong ‘Big Data’ handling and management skills - Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy - Strong internal and external relationship skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applications close: 12/09/2025 Central Standard Time
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