Analyst

Service Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Analyst / Project Manager to join the Flexibility Track & Trace Initiative, which monitors and assesses flexibility across the Belgian electricity system.

The initiative focuses on understanding available and potential flexibility from technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, heat pumps, photovoltaics and industrial processes across high-, medium- and low-voltage grids. The insights support client's forecasting, system planning, balancing needs and strategic decisions around flexibility.

The consultant will work 50% on analysis and 50% on project management, collaborating with internal teams, DSOs, market players and IT.

Key Responsibilities

Gather and analyse information on installed, available and activated flexibility across technologies, voltage levels and regions.

Conduct quantitative analysis using consumption data, smart-meter data, market data, renewable forecasts and system imbalances.

Use statistical methods and, where appropriate, Python / machine learning to identify trends and flexibility patterns.

Translate analytical results into clear presentations, strategic recommendations, scenarios and inputs for IT tools/applications.

Manage the development and implementation of the Flexibility Track & Trace Initiative, including scope, planning, resources, communication and reporting.

Coordinate with Grid Development, Market Development, System Operations, IT, DSOs and other stakeholders.

Monitor progress, data quality and deliverables and report to relevant management and governance bodies.

Requirements

3–5+ years of relevant experience in analysis, energy, electricity markets or a related field.

Master's degree in engineering, commercial engineering, economics or a comparable discipline.

Strong interest and preferably professional experience in the energy/electricity market.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to turn complex questions into practical analyses and recommendations.

Experience with Excel and statistical/data analysis; willingness to use Python or similar tools.

Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Fluent English and good knowledge of Dutch and/or French.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Location: Brussels – Empereur

Duration: 1 year with the option to be extended

Hours per week: 40 (hybrid)