Business Analyst – Power Trading (SCADA & Bid-to-Bill Integration)

Company Description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients’ transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work and are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful: Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

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Job Description

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking a Business Analyst with solid experience in power trading and a strong understanding of bid-to-bill systems, ideally with exposure to Hartigen. The role supports key trading technology initiatives, focusing on integrating SCADA telemetry data with trading and operational systems in the ISO/RTO markets, particularly ERCOT.

You will act as a bridge between business users and IT, helping to define functional requirements, guide solution design, and ensure smooth system integration across power trading operations.

• Partner with power trading desks and operations to gather and analyze requirements related to bid-to-bill workflows and asset telemetry integration
• Design and document business and functional requirements for SCADA and trading system enhancements
• Support the integration of SCADA telemetry with bid-to-bill platforms (Hartigen preferred, others like Softsmiths, PowerOptix, Adapt2 also valued)
• Work closely with development teams on technical solution design and implementation
• Assist with testing, change management, and production support
• Manage small-scale projects or workstreams, ensuring alignment with compliance and operational needs

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power or commodity trading with direct exposure to U.S. physical power markets
• Strong knowledge of ISO/RTO trading and scheduling, with a preference for experience in ERCOT
• Hands-on experience with bid-to-bill platforms (especially Hartigen) and integration of power assets and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with power asset types such as CCGTs, PV, or BESS
• Proficiency in working with IT teams, writing business/functional requirements, and supporting software implementation
• Exposure to Agile, DevOps, or modern SDLC practices is a plus
• Degree in business, engineering, or computer science
• Fluent in English; French is a plus

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.

Additional Information

ISO/RTO, ERCOT, Softsmiths, PowerOptix, Adapt2