Business Analyst Power BI/ERCOT API

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst with strong technical and Energy industry and strong knowledge in Physical Power Asset. The ideal candidate combines hands-on data and analytics skills with a solid understanding of physical power markets, ERCOT operations, and trading processes. This role requires someone who can independently manage business scoping, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and proactively drive initiatives to completion.

Role and responsibilities

• Partner with business users, traders, and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements for trading and risk management solutions.
• Leverage Python and Power BI to build, automate, and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools supporting decision-making.
• Connect and integrate data from ERCOT APIs and other external market sources into internal systems.
• Translate trading business needs into technical specifications and ensure accurate, timely delivery of solutions.
• Support design, testing, and implementation of enhancements to power trading workflows and data pipelines.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and successful execution of projects.
• Take ownership of assigned initiatives, proactively identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving progress.

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Qualifications

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and integration.
  • Strong experience with Power BI for data visualization and dashboard design.
  • Familiarity with APIs, especially ERCOT APIs for market and asset data.

• Industry Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of physical power assets and operations in the ERCOT market.
  • Knowledge of power trading processes, terminology, and systems.
  • 4-10 years of relevant experience

• Professional Skills:

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and take ownership of tasks.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.