Transmission Analyst (Financial Analyst)

About the role

Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet increasing demand for electricity. The company’s diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle‑market, value‑added infrastructure investment firm with investments across power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, generating nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, the Transmission Analyst will support the commercial optimization of the company’s generation and energy portfolio through transmission analysis, congestion forecasting, market intelligence, and transmission strategy development. The role works closely with the Commercial Operations team to evaluate transmission system impacts on asset value, identify market opportunities and risks, and support strategic decision‑making across power markets.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis and Commercial Optimization
  • Analyze transmission system conditions, congestion patterns, and market fundamentals affecting the company’s generation and commercial positions.
  • Develop forecasts for nodal and zonal congestion, locational marginal prices (LMPs), and basis differentials.
  • Partner with the Commercial Operations team to identify opportunities that enhance generation fleet profitability.
  • Monitor transmission outages, planned system upgrades, interconnection activity, and transmission expansion projects to assess impacts on portfolio value.
  • Evaluate transmission‑related opportunities and risks associated with current and future market conditions.
  • Support short‑term, seasonal, and long‑term market forecasting.
  • Prepare presentations and recommendations for management regarding emerging transmission and market issues.
  • Support budgeting, valuation, and decision‑making through transmission and market analysis.
• Modeling & Forecasting
  • Develop, maintain, and improve production‑cost, power‑flow, and market simulation models.
  • Perform transmission studies using production‑cost modeling and power‑flow tools to analyze congestion and market outcomes.
  • Maintain model inputs, databases, and assumptions to ensure accurate forecasting and analysis.
  • Develop analytical tools and reporting solutions to improve decision‑making capabilities.
• Interconnection & Transmission Planning Support
  • Review generator interconnection requests, transmission studies, and regional planning processes.
  • Assess potential impacts of transmission projects and planned system upgrades on existing and prospective assets.
  • Monitor ISO/RTO stakeholder activities and regulatory developments affecting transmission and market operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in wholesale power markets, transmission planning, market analytics, utility operations, or energy trading support.
• Knowledge of organized electricity markets, transmission systems, and locational marginal pricing.
• Experience with power system modeling, transmission analysis, or market forecasting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience in PJM, ISONE, and NYISO preferred.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Rigor – Applies structured, data‑driven thinking to commercial activity, market analysis, and data analytics/management.
• Attention to Detail – Maintains a high standard of accuracy in all deliverables.
• Proactive – Anticipates stakeholder information needs and communicates risks, deadlines, and findings clearly and in a timely manner.
• Adaptability – Manages shifting priorities and multiple workstreams effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Integrity & Accountability – Upholds the highest ethical standards and takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively seeks ways to streamline processes, enhance controls, and improve the quality and efficiency of data‑driven analysis.

Alpha Generation does not engage in immigration sponsorship. Employment is contingent on verification of the right to work in the United States without sponsorship. AlphaGen is an equal‑opportunity employer.