Energy Consultant (Energy Market Specialist) (copy)
KrakenSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Experience in power market analysis, trading, renewables development, or consulting
- Deep expertise in U.S. wholesale power markets, including capacity markets, RECs, and RPS policies
- Proven experience leading market intelligence within an energy company, utility, or consultancy
- Strong background in long-term forecasting, production cost modeling, and scenario planning
- Ability to translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for executives and cross-functional partners
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team development and cross-functional influence
Responsibilities
- Lead the market intelligence function supporting Walmart’s offsite energy strategy, with a focus on TRE procurement and offsite renewables
- Oversee the development of long-term load and price forecasts, and production cost models
- Provide strategic insights into wholesale price formation, capacity markets, renewable growth, storage, and transmission dynamics
- Guide the integration of market outlooks into TRE hedging strategies, vPPA origination, and tax-oriented investments
- Build market entry frameworks for assessing new geographic or market opportunities for TRE and vPPAs (e.g., PJM capacity markets, ERCOT ancillary services, CAISO storage growth)
- Develop portfolio stress tests to evaluate resilience of Walmart’s energy portfolio under different economic, commodity, and policy regimes
- Prepare and deliver executive-level insights for leadership meetings
- Partner with Origination, Trading, Finance, and Analytics to align forecasts with Walmart’s portfolio strategy and investment decisions
Skills
Data Analytics
Market Intelligence
Load Forecasting
Price Forecasting
Production Cost Models
Wholesale Price Formation
Capacity Markets
Renewable Energy
Energy Storage
Transmission Dynamics
Hedging Strategies
vPPA Origination
Portfolio Stress Testing
Scenario Planning
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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