Senior Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Analyst

Position Overview

At Calibrant Energy, we are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Analyst to manage the financial and billing aspects of the assets within our diverse portfolio of distributed energy resources. In this role, you will be focused on ensuring the accuracy of our DER operations, which includes tracking performance data, verifying financial settlements, reconciling billings and managing utility tariff structures that support the expansion and efficiency of our renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of energy markets, billing processes, and data analysis, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to troubleshoot complex discrepancies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze DER performance to identify trends, opportunities for optimization, and root causes of underperformance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to DER assets, including revenue forecasting, performance-based incentive tracking, and cost analysis.

• Verify the accuracy of data against financial settlement statements, invoices, and market reports to ensure proper payment and billing.
• Perform regular reconciliation of DER performance data from various sources, including data acquisition systems, utility portals, and third-party aggregators.
• Track DER project performance against financial targets and commercial obligations/performance guarantees.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in data, working closely with internal teams (e.g., finance, operations, engineering) and external partners (e.g., utilities, ISOs/RTOs, project developers).
• Maintain a verified tariff library with tariff representations supporting prospective customers (for pre-sales modeling) and/or existing customers (for ongoing operations) for the entire tariff lifecycle, including ongoing utility changes and component expirations.

• Identify and define requirements for new tariff structures and capabilities in collaboration with Asset Management, Product Management and Solutions Engineering.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, financial reconciliation, or a related role within the utility, energy, or technology sectors.
• Strong knowledge of utility regulatory processes, tariff structures, and rate design.
• Experience working with time-series interval data, especially electric meter readings (e.g. kW, kWh, kVA, etc)
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to distill complex regulations into clear business guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in renewable energy, distributed generation, or energy storage markets.
• Familiarity with FERC, ISO/RTO market rules, and state-level regulatory environments.
• Advanced Excel and data validation skills; experience with financial modeling tools a plus.

Benefits

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically.

At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, paid personal time, paid holidays, paid birthday, paid sick time, company paid short term disability and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, 401k with a company match, and more.

Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to: talent@calibrantenergy.com.