Competitive Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Houston, TX

Description
Title: Senior Manager of Market Intelligence
Department: Commercial Office
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Head of Market Intelligence & Communications
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time
Work Sta tus : Hybrid
SENIOR MANAGER OF MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ( Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston , CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim , Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
SUMMARY
The Senior Manager of Market Intelligence leads the market intelligence function within Market Intelligence & communication team, serving as the team's Part Lead for market analysis and intelligence. This position owns the design and execution of market sizing, competitive benchmarking, pricing analysis, and Federal policy/Tariff impact assessments for the U.S. utility-scale PV, BESS, and EPC markets, and translates findings into strategic recommendations for the Head of Market Intelligence & Communication, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. The role requires demonstrated command of U.S. utility-scale renewable energy market dynamics and prior experience operating as a market research/intelligence professional within a large, multinational, matrixed organization. Th i s posit io n repo rts t o the H ead o f Market In t elligence & Co mmunications , or a noth e r managemen t per sonn e l that t he CEO of the Company may designate . This position i s Hybrid located i n our H o uston, TX o ffice 4 days per week an d working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position is expected to trav e l up to 2 0 % .
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Spearhead the Market Intelligence function, analyze market data, setting research priorities, methodology standards, and quality control for all market intelligence deliverables
• Own end-to-end market sizing, competitive analysis, and pricing benchmarking for U.S. utility-scale PV modules, BESS, and EPC services, including forward-looking demand and capacity forecasts
• Direct Federal policy and Tariff impact analysis (e.g., Section 232, AD/CVD, IRA/45X, ITC/PTC), assessing implications for pricing, supply chain strategy, and deal economics
• Build and maintain a proprietary market intelligence framework, including primary research, industry databases, and third-party research providers, to support executive decision-making
• Prepare and deliver executive-level strategic reports, board-ready market analyses, and competitive intelligence briefings to the Head of Market Intelligence & Communication, C-level stakeholders, and HQ
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on U.S. utility-scale renewable energy market structure, competitor positioning, and customer/developer landscape
• Partner with Sales, Commerial Strategy , Finance, Legal, and Engineering team to embed market intelligence into deal support, pricing strategy , and negotiation positioning
• Regular attendance , in accordance with c ompany's atten dance polic y and sup ervisory assignment , is an essential job duty require ment f or this position
• Perform other duties and special projects , as assigned by Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's (Masters) degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, International Trade, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in market research, market intelligence, or competitive strategy, with at least 3 years focused on renewable energy or the U.S. utility-scale solar/BESS market
• Prior experience as a market research/intelligence professional at a large multinational corporation, BIG 4 Consulting Firm or global market research firm is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience conducting U.S. utility-scale renewable energy market analysis, including module, BESS, and EPC market segments
• Familiarity with utility-scale interconnection queues, ISO/RTO market structures (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP), and their influence on project development timelines
• Advanced quantitative analytics background, including experience designing research methodologies, market models, and forecasting frameworks
• Extensive experience with industry research databases, institutional research reports, or market intelligence platforms (BNEF, Wood Mackenzie, SEIA, or comparable) is required
• Track record of presenting market analysis and strategic recommendations directly to senior executives or C-level stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex market and policy dynamics into clear, actionable strategy
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent research workstreams, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, error-free, executive-ready deliverables
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Direct experience analyzing U.S. trade remedy proceedings (Section 232, AD/CVD petitions) and their commercial impact on the solar module or broader manufacturing supply chain
• Prior exposure to Korean corporate reporting structures or experience supporting a Korea-headquartered parent organization's strategic planning cycle
• Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for executive-level deliverables
• Experience building or managing a market intelligence function from the ground up, including vendor/database selection and internal reporting cadence
• Must be bilingual in both English and Korean (written and verbal)
• Working knowledge of financial modeling or deal economics (LCOE, PPA pricing structures) sufficient to translate market intelligence into deal-support recommendations
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up t o 2 0 % as neede d

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals . As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment . Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] .