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Sr. Analyst, Market Intelligence | $110K–$120K + Potential Extension | Hybrid (Charlottesville, VA)

12-Month W2 Contract Assignment | Potential for Extension | Hybrid Schedule (3 Days Onsite Per Week)

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy through data-driven strategy and market intelligence? We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Market Intelligence to join a high-performing team focused on identifying and prioritizing utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage opportunities across the United States.

This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic role in helping drive long-term growth, investment decisions, and portfolio planning within a leading clean energy organization. You will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to evaluate market opportunities, develop investment insights, and influence decisions that directly impact the future of renewable energy development.

If you thrive at the intersection of energy markets, analytics, strategy, and executive-level decision making, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and execution of portfolio strategy for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S.
• Analyze energy market trends, competitive landscapes, labor markets, acquisition opportunities, and commercial developments to identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Create executive-ready reports, presentations, dashboards, and market intelligence materials that drive business decisions.
• Develop actionable insights related to project prioritization, investment opportunities, and portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate with Development, Business Development, Finance, Transmission, Government Affairs, and other key stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and executing portfolio strategy workshops, reviews, and leadership discussions.
• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to evaluate emerging opportunities and risks.
• Support investment committee reviews by providing data-driven recommendations and strategic analyses.
• Build and maintain relationships with external consultants, market intelligence providers, and industry partners.
• Help identify opportunities in new markets, geographies, and technologies that support long-term organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Energy Policy, Business Strategy, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing at least one major U.S. energy market or ISO/RTO (such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, or similar).
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Strong understanding of project economics, business case development, investment analysis, and market fundamentals.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with experience translating complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and executive-level reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, MBA, or other advanced degree.
• Experience supporting project finance, M&A transactions, capital raising activities, or investment evaluations.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization platforms.
• Familiarity with industry data providers such as BloombergNEF, Wood Mackenzie, S&P Capital IQ, ICF, Hitachi Ventyx, or similar market intelligence tools.
• Experience creating executive presentations and facilitating strategic planning discussions.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence renewable energy investment and growth strategy.
• Work alongside industry experts in clean energy development and market analysis.
• Exposure to utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across multiple U.S. markets.
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on accelerating the energy transition.
• Potential for assignment extension based on business needs and performance.

Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 annually

Assignment Type: 12-Month W2 Assignment with Potential Extension

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite Per Week)

Schedule: Full-Time Exempt Position

If you're excited about using market intelligence and strategic analysis to help shape the future of renewable energy, we encourage you to apply.

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