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The Commercial team is at the center of market-facing activity for Middle River Power’s generation fleet. We drive the company’s trading and asset optimization strategies, support acquisition due diligence, and develop energy market views that help shape business decisions. We operate in close coordination with M&A, Finance, Development, and Operations, making this a high-impact team with broad visibility and influence across the organization.
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Energy Commercial Analyst/Associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced Commercial team. This individual will have exposure to real-time market decision-making, longer-term strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will help shape how we optimize our growing fleet of thermal, battery and renewable assets, working on everything from daily dispatch decisions and market analysis to commercial strategy and M&A deal opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Director of Trading & Optimization and have a front-row seat in the energy transition.
Ideal candidates will have a background in power or natural gas markets, with prior experience in risk, trading support, or analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Help optimize daily dispatch decisions for our fleet of thermal and battery assets, across CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other markets, balancing market conditions, asset capabilities and revenue strategies
- Monitor and analyze power and gas market fundamentals, including congestion, weather, fuel pricing, regulatory changes, and other variables that affect markets and plant performance
- Perform back casts, forecasts, and scenario analyses to improve dispatch optimization and commercial decision-making
- Analyze historical data to identify trends, evaluate asset performance, and support the development of trading and hedging strategies
- Work closely with M&A and Development teams to evaluate market dynamics, provide model inputs, and support off-take strategies for new build and repower opportunities
- Create and maintain dashboards, tools, and models that streamline decision-making and enhance commercial visibility into asset performance
- Contribute to the broader commercial strategy as the company continues to grow and diversify its asset portfolio
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in power, gas, or energy markets; experience in risk, trading support, or market analytics strongly preferred
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO operations and dispatch principles (e.g., LMPs, ancillary services, DA/RT markets)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and extracting actionable insights
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and curiosity about how markets function
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional environment
About the team
The Commercial team is at the center of market-facing activity for Middle River Power’s generation fleet. We drive the company’s trading and asset optimization strategies, support acquisition due diligence, and develop energy market views that help shape business decisions. We operate in close coordination with M&A, Finance, Development, and Operations, making this a high-impact team with broad visibility and influence across the organization.
Position Summary
We are looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Energy Commercial Analyst/Associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced Commercial team. This individual will have exposure to real-time market decision-making, longer-term strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
You will help shape how we optimize our growing fleet of thermal, battery and renewable assets, working on everything from daily dispatch decisions and market analysis to commercial strategy and M&A deal opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Director of Trading & Optimization and have a front-row seat in the energy transition.
Ideal candidates will have a background in power or natural gas markets, with prior experience in risk, trading support, or analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Help optimize daily dispatch decisions for our fleet of thermal and battery assets, across CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other markets, balancing market conditions, asset capabilities and revenue strategies
- Monitor and analyze power and gas market fundamentals, including congestion, weather, fuel pricing, regulatory changes, and other variables that affect markets and plant performance
- Perform back casts, forecasts, and scenario analyses to improve dispatch optimization and commercial decision-making
- Analyze historical data to identify trends, evaluate asset performance, and support the development of trading and hedging strategies
- Work closely with M&A and Development teams to evaluate market dynamics, provide model inputs, and support off-take strategies for new build and repower opportunities
- Create and maintain dashboards, tools, and models that streamline decision-making and enhance commercial visibility into asset performance
- Contribute to the broader commercial strategy as the company continues to grow and diversify its asset portfolio
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in power, gas, or energy markets; experience in risk, trading support, or market analytics strongly preferred
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO operations and dispatch principles (e.g., LMPs, ancillary services, DA/RT markets)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and extracting actionable insights
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and curiosity about how markets function
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional environment
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Commercial Analyst
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
Sponsorship approval hinges on proving your degree directly relates to commercial analysis work. Frame your economics, finance, or business degree as foundational to the role, not incidental. USCIS scrutinizes this connection closely for analyst positions.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Energy, management consulting, financial services, and tech firms sponsor commercial analysts most consistently. These industries file high volumes of LCAs for analyst roles, which signals both willingness and internal infrastructure to manage the sponsorship process.
Australians should prioritize E-3 over H-1B where possible
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and allows year-round applications. For Australian commercial analysts, this means a faster, more predictable path to U.S. work authorization than competing in the H-1B registration pool each March.
Get the LCA details right before your interview
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your visa application proceeds. Confirm the LCA lists the correct job title, worksite location, and occupational classification, as errors here can cause delays or denials.
Document your commercial analysis experience concretely
Support letters and petitions are stronger when they cite specific projects, tools, and methodologies you have used. Vague descriptions of 'analytical work' are harder to defend than references to financial modeling, pricing strategy, or demand forecasting in named business contexts.
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Does a commercial analyst role qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, commercial analyst positions generally qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, or business administration. The key is that the degree requirement must be genuine and stated in the job description. Roles framed as open to any degree field are harder to sponsor successfully.
What degree do I need for a commercial analyst to sponsor my visa?
A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, accounting, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Some employers also accept degrees in mathematics, statistics, or engineering where the work involves quantitative commercial modeling. A general business degree without specialization can sometimes create ambiguity in the petition, so a focused field of study strengthens your case.
How do I find commercial analyst jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists commercial analyst roles specifically filtered for visa sponsorship, so you can browse opportunities without having to guess which employers are open to sponsoring. Focusing on companies in consulting, energy, financial services, and tech is a practical starting point, as these industries have the highest historical sponsorship activity for this job title.
Are commercial analyst roles approved at a high rate for H-1B and E-3 visas?
Approval rates for commercial analyst petitions are generally solid when the degree-to-role connection is well documented and the job description clearly states a specific educational requirement. E-3 petitions for this role tend to face fewer complications since there is no lottery and consular officers are evaluating a direct application rather than a lottery-selected petition. H-1B approvals depend heavily on how the employer and attorney frame the specialty occupation argument.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B or E-3 as a commercial analyst?
On an H-1B, you can change employers through H-1B portability once your new employer files an I-129 petition on your behalf, and you can start the new role before it is approved as long as the petition is pending. On an E-3, you must obtain a new visa or status approval tied to the new employer before starting work. There is no portability provision for E-3 holders, so the timing of the transition requires careful planning.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Commercial Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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