Development Operations Analyst

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At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get the results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

Position Snapshot

Industry: Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Location: U.S.
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent
Role Reports To: Director of Development Operations

Position Summary

The Development Operations Analyst supports utility-scale renewable energy projects by coordinating workflows, maintaining project data and documentation, and tracking schedules, risks, milestones, and financial activities. Working across Development and cross-functional teams, the role helps keep projects aligned, organized, and moving forward throughout the development lifecycle.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, real estate development, or a related industry.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar project tracking systems.
• Experience managing project documentation, budgets, contracts, workflows, and project controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with renewable energy development, including land, permitting, interconnection, contracting, financing, and scheduling.
• Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, DocuSign, and generative AI to support research, reporting, data management, and workflow automation.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Track project KPIs, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks, and development deliverables; maintain accurate project data and reporting.
• Identify project risks, deviations, and upcoming deadlines, and coordinate mitigation actions with project stakeholders.
• Support project status reporting, portfolio reviews, leadership updates, and Investment Committee materials.
• Coordinate contracts, approvals, signatures, and project documentation with internal teams, vendors, consultants, and other partners.
• Maintain project budgets, track invoices and payments, monitor expenditures, and support forecasting and financial reviews.
• Coordinate across Development, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Treasury, EPC, Engineering, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Track permitting, land, interconnection, environmental, contractual, and other project requirements to support development readiness.
• Maintain project systems, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools, leveraging AI and automation to improve workflows and data accuracy.
• Support process improvement, workflow standardization, templates, special projects, and other strategic Development initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary for this role is $85,000 annual plus a competitive bonus structure. Actual pay will vary depending on job-related factors, such as the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits

Zelestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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