Development Analyst (Austin / Miami)

We're not just building solar plants and battery storage — we're building the energy system of tomorrow. Matrix Renewables is a global Independent Power Producer backed by TPG Rise, the world's largest private markets impact investing platform. From Spain to the U.S., from Italy to Chile, we develop, build, finance, and operate renewable energy projects. Since 2020 we've grown into an international platform spanning solar PV, battery storage, and green hydrogen — backed by industry recognition from IJGlobal, Proximo, and the FT1000. What makes us different? Our people — collaborative, entrepreneurial, and unafraid to challenge the status quo of an industry in the middle of its biggest transformation. And we back that up with one of the most competitive benefits packages in the market: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision from day one (no waiting period, no deductibles for in-network care), a 401(k) with up to a 3.5% employer match, and 23 days of PTO plus 13 paid holidays a year. If you want your work to matter — to power homes, protect the planet, and grow a career at the same time — this is where you build it. Join us. Let's power what's next. The Role At Matrix Renewables we are looking for a highly motivated individual to play a key role supporting our Project Development in the U.S. This position is based in Miami, FL or Austin, TX, and is fully on-site. The Development Analyst will be a key supporting member of the Development team reporting to Matrix US headquartered in Miami, FL. In general, the Development Analyst will work on discrete tasks supporting development of our markets and portfolio. The Development Analyst will support and have responsibilities spanning all stages of development from market entry analysis through Ready to Build ("RTB") and thereafter supporting the financing and commencement of construction from a development perspective. The Candidate should use their experience and intelligence to identify risks and opportunities, to assess the quality and completeness of information provided and to guide Matrix in understanding the risks and opportunities that these projects face. During the development phase, the candidate will collaborate with in-house Matrix and external teams to ensure that projects obtain all the permits, authorizations, and licenses necessary to reach RTB status, on time. Part of the role will also be to manage timing between project RTB and notice to proceed. Key activities and responsibilities: Support development activities of utility scale projects from market entry analysis to RTB, working under the guidance of a Director of Development with internal and external stakeholders, e.g., consultants, local authorities, landowners, local communities and transmission authorities, on siting, interconnection, permitting, environmental, design and other development matters Assist in tracking development status of projects and liaising with developers to help deliver projects to RTB on time as well as evaluating projects through a multi-factor risk / opportunity assessment and quantification of uncertainty matrix Assist in project scheduling management through activities definition, sequencing, resources and duration estimation Assist in maintaining development budgets and actual results Assist in internal reporting to support management and investment decisions, including preparing and reviewing presentations and maintaining internal trackers Prepare and review project pro forma financial models to understand how returns are impacted by key inputs Assist in permit application preparation and agency submittals and attend hearings and community meetings, as needed Review and summarize third party consultant reports Support other departments, including Investments, Finance, Accounting and Operations / EPC, as a team member Stay current on market developments, including market trends, RFP opportunities, customers, state and federal policy changes, tariffs and tax incentives as well as renewable energy and energy transition technologies, and assist in disseminating relevant information to internal stakeholders Assist in ensuring a smooth handover of development activities to Matrix operations department Help to implement ESG Company policy at local level in compliance with modern standards, regulations, and best industry practice. Flag any ESG issues as soon as possible, gather information related to them and where instructed interact with stakeholders if appropriate Ensure the highest compliance with anticorruption practices and ethical standards with all the stakeholders Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications: BS or BA, preferably in engineering, math, science, statistics, accounting, finance, philosophy or similar field 2+ years of renewable energy industry experience in commercial roles High attention to detail and curiosity Strong decision-making skills in light of uncertainty Strong entrepreneurial, organizational, analytical and people skills Sees challenges as opportunities An ability to perform at a high level in a matrixed organization, working in interdepartmental teams to achieve objectives and manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously with minimal supervision Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in technical discussions in different cultural environments Ability to travel to our Miami headquarters and throughout the U.S. to meet stakeholders around Matrix projects. Expert in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; proficient in Smartsheets: knowledge of PowerBI is a plus Matrix is committed to a fulfilling, inclusive and non-discriminatory working environment in which all individuals are treated as individuals, with respect and dignity and are given opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to both the Company´s and their own success. Furthermore, Matrix is committed to ensuring a rigorous, fair and non-discriminatory selection and recruitment process and to treat all candidates who apply for a position in Matrix equally. We advocate for equal opportunity and do not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality, or disability. Matrix Renewables (Spain), S.L. ("Matrix"), with domicile at C/ Velázquez 34, 3ª planta, 28001, Madrid, hereby informs the job applicant (the "Applicant") that his/her curriculum vitae as well as all other personal data provided during the selection process will be processed by Matrix as data controller. Such data will be processed for the purpose of analyzing the Applicant's skills and aptitudes and assessing the Applicant's candidacy for the job offered. The Applicant, under the terms established in the data protection regulations in force at any time, may exercise his/her rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and not to be subject to automated individual decisions. For this purpose, he/she may contact in writing to the following email address: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Matrix Renewables