a Global Energy Research & Analysis Lead - North America

Overview Global Energy Research & Analysis Lead – North America — to drive the monitoring and analysis of national and regional energy trends with a specific focus on electricity and grids. The role will be based in Washington DC. The scope includes research, analysis and development/contribution to thought leadership, position papers and reports on key areas related to market and technology trends, longer-term policy and regulatory developments, and institutional advocacy inputs shaping the future of the North American power system. You will track the structural shifts across federal, regional, and state institutions and provide strategic input to help the organization anticipate and shape the energy landscape in the coming decades. Your insights will feed into international outlooks and support planning and decision-making across the company. Reporting to the Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations, this role requires a solid understanding of the power sector and energy policy, plus excellent analytical skills to underpin a passion for shaping the future. Key Responsibilities Research, Analysis, Knowledge Management and Strategic Insights Build and maintain a structured, searchable knowledge base of long-term policy initiatives, regulatory reforms, planning guidelines, and market-design initiatives across North America Develop dashboards or thematic trackers for major long-term trends (e.g., grid expansion and modernization, interconnections, system operation reforms and the deployment of digital solutions) Craft high-quality strategic briefs, long-term trend analyses, and implication papers for internal decision-makers and for inclusion in an international outlook Develop and contribute to position papers and reports on key areas related to market and technology trends Policy & Regulatory Intelligence You will interpret and synthesize long-term structural developments across federal, regional, and state energy policy as relevant to our business You will keep track of geopolitical and geoeconomic developments and their possible implications for the company You will leverage reports and analysis from relevant think tanks and other institutions as well as key national policy and regulatory institutions across the region, focusing on multi-year implications, to provide input on potential policy and regulatory changes that can impact our businesses Stakeholder Engagement Early engagement with relevant stakeholders on how potential policy and regulatory developments can impact Hitachi Energy businesses in the medium/long term Provide strategic insights to support market and technology positioning, product development, and investment decisions Support contributions to strategic dialogues, foresight initiatives, and high-level industry forums focused on long-term energy transition Collaboration You will collaborate internally with the CGR team as well as key businesses and functions across the company to maximize synergies and ensure alignment and compliance Externally, you will represent the company in working groups and forums as well as institutional and industry coalitions as required Qualifications Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, public policy, political science, or related field with at least 10-12 years of relevant power sector experience Deep understanding of the region and associated policy and regulatory frameworks and processes Strong writing, research, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights Experience with knowledge management tools and data visualization platforms is a plus Must have US work authorization Competitive base salary $160-$220K based on experience Equal Employment Opportunity Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hitachi Vantara Corporation