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AES Clean Energy (AES) is currently seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst to assist in evaluating AES’ current and future markets for solar, wind, energy storage, and new technologies, within the United States. The Growth Strategy Team is responsible for synthesizing internal and external data and analysis to build strategies for success for each market where we operate.
This position can be remote or based at one of our U.S. offices. The role requires modest travel, as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross-functional team and interact with AES commercial, project development, finance, policy, transmission, and other teams, as well as outside consultants, RTO operators, state utility regulators, local community authorities, and utility companies.
This is a compelling opportunity for driven candidate to join an innovative and collaborative team within one of the most innovative and leading companies in US clean energy.
Key Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS platforms to assist in research tasks and optimally visualize geospatial data
• Conduct deep research into solar, wind, and storage projects in order to create a holistic and detailed picture of the competitive landscape in key markets
• Identify market opportunities for growth and areas where AES can improve competitiveness
• Maintain reliable and organized databases of information that can easily interface with the Growth Strategy Team’s tools, including presentations, dashboards, and financial models
• Build software tools to continually streamline and automate market research
• Create data visualizations and streamline the pipeline from analysis to presentation
• Synthesize and understand data and research from a variety of sources, including RTO/ISOs, industry news, market intelligence platforms, local jurisdictions, and state regulators, including both desktop research and direct conversations with external parties

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with software development in Python, Microsoft VBA, and/or SQL is a plus Additional preference for candidates with experience interfacing with Web APIs or using database tools such as Google Cloud Platform
• Deep personal drive and approaching work as collaborative team-member
• Passion for the energy transition and renewable energy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and explain complex topics a concise manner
• Undergraduate degree in a technical field, business, environmental science, OR relevant work experience in an analytical and research-oriented role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of clean energy fundamentals including project development, energy markets, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting
• Experience with GIS platforms, especially Google Earth and QGIS or ArcGIS
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously
• Approaches new challenges and problems with a problem-solving mindset and is always ready to learn a new skill to reach team goals
• Proficiency in data/statistics and visualization tools such as R, Tableau, or other tools preferred

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $60.000 and $76.500/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.