Market Development & Flexibility Associate
Octopus EnergyRenewable Energy company
San Francisco, United States$85,000 - $110,000Mid
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About the role
TL;DR
Develops commercial opportunities and analyzes energy markets for distributed energy resources.
- •Octopus Energy is seeking a Market Development & Flexibility Associate to join their fast-paced Flexibility-as-a-Service (FaaS) team.
- •This role involves working at the intersection of wholesale markets, utility programs, regulatory policy, and commercial strategy to drive the distributed energy revolution.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop and win new commercial opportunities, supporting business development, partnerships, and RFP responses.
- •Analyze energy markets to inform dispatch strategies, program design, and value analysis.
- •Support regulatory engagement, including tracking proceedings and drafting comments.
- •Turn ambiguous problems into clear analysis, sharp recommendations, and actionable decks.
- •Requirements 3-5 years of experience in the energy sector, ideally with distributed energy resources, DERMS, demand flexibility, VPPs, wholesale markets, utilities, or energy policy.
- •Strong quantitative and data analysis skills in Excel, with proficiency in Python, R, or SQL, or a strong desire to learn.
- •An interdisciplinary mindset to navigate commercial, analytical, regulatory, and delivery work.
- •Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Required skills
PythonRSQLExcelPowerPointMarket AnalysisBusiness Development
Nice-to-have skills
Product ManagementProject Management
Domain expertise
cleantechclimatetech
Benefits & perks
Equity Options Scheme, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan with employer match, Parental Leave
Tech stack
PythonRSQLExcelPowerPoint