Head of Analytics (Manager / Sr. Manager) 

About Firma Power

Firma Power assembles portfolios of wind, solar, storage, demand response and VPPs—plus complementary and emerging assets—to deliver clean, firm, load-enabling power to hyperscale data centers and other large loads.

We originate and negotiate PPAs, acquire projects, ensure transmission deliverability, sleeve firm capacity and energy through utilities, manage market participation for assets in our portfolio, and provide performance guarantees on certain elements of our portfolio.

Our competitive edge comes from world-class analytics — optimization engines, resource screening, and deliverability modeling that unlock new customer pathways. FirmaOS, developed in one of the world’s leading academic laboratories, enables Firma to identify projects that are uniquely valuable as part of our portfolio strategy.

The Role

We are seeking a Manager / Sr. Manager of Analytics — a hands-on, PhD-level technical lead — who will own the design, development, and application of Firma Power’s analytics. You’ll report directly to the President and work closely with the Chief Analytics Officer while partnering closely with our commercial and finance teams. You’ll help develop and apply the analytical techniques that underpin Firma’s commercial edge, including tools for project prospecting, deliverability, capacity performance, and long-term electricity system modeling. Your work will directly shape how new clean-energy projects are discovered, evaluated, and integrated into the grid—accelerating decarbonization at scale.

 Key Responsibilities

  1. Analytics and Strategy 

    • Use advanced optimization and simulation techniques to screen project opportunities and identify and design cost-competitive resource portfolios that meet customer load profiles, deliverability, and capacity requirements.

    • Model and analyze project performance across multiple metrics, including: asset cost, basis risk, congestion and transmission deliverability, ELCC and capacity performance, market revenues).

    • Use analytics to drive commercial strategy: identifying project acquisition targets, tariff arbitrage opportunities, and differentiated value propositions.

    • Support PPA and M&A negotiations with quantitative backing.

    • Work with commercial and finance teams to design and price commercial offerings.

    • Proactively identify opportunities for commercial success.

  2. Analytics & Tool Development

    • Lead development and implementation of Firma’s analytics roadmap

    • Work with Software Engineering to implement repeatable, scalable workflows around core analytics tasks, including site prospecting, portfolio optimization, economic modeling, risk analysis, and transmission deliverability assessment.

    • Identify opportunities for automation and visualization.

    • Test, document, and contribute to continuous improvement of Firma’s software tools

  3. Customer Engagement

    • Translate analytical results into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations for hyperscalers, utilities, and other customers.

    • Gather feedback to refine FirmaOS features, capabilities and utility .

    • Work with customers to develop requirements for analytics software tools licensed for client use.

Success in 6 months looks like

  • Delivery of a minimum viable analytics platform and workflow that integrates project screening, portfolio optimization, deliverability mapping, and capacity performance assessment.

  • Clear analytical storylines delivered to at least 1 customer PPA negotiation, resulting in shortlisting or provisional awards.

  • Complete roadmap for development and scaling of Firma software and analytics suite

Success in 12 months looks like

  • Quantitative support for ≥800 MW of supply opportunities.

  • A roadmap in place for hiring and scaling the analytics team (hiring 2-3 analysts/engineers).

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in operations research, power systems, computer science, applied mathematics, quantitative finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

  • Deep expertise in power systems optimization and simulation, ideally with exposure to transmission power flow/planning, production cost modeling, energy market simulation, and/or capacity planning.

  • Proficiency with Julia, Python, Gurobi/CPLEX, AWS, and data analysis packages (Pandas, Numpy, etc.) is highly desirable.

  • Track record of software prototyping and translating models into production-quality tools is a plus.

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced start-up environment and taking ownership of mission-critical tasks.

  • Ability to communicate with both technical and commercial audiences.

  • Curiosity and creativity in applying analytical skills to new business models and market structures.

Compensation Package 

  • Base Salary: Competitive with early-stage energy software companies; commensurate with experience.

  • Annual Cash Bonus: 10–15% of base (company + individual performance).

  • Equity: Meaningful ownership opportunity in Firma Power.

  • Benefits: Competitive package to be developed upon funding, including health, retirement, and paid leave.

  • Location: Flexible (remote-friendly) with preference for periodic co-location with the core team.

EEO

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and non-traditional backgrounds.

To Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jobs@firmapower.com