Energy Business Development Analyst (Associate - Mid) | NEW GENERATION RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Job Summary Position is responsible for conducting analysis and collaborating with business unit experts to develop new regulated business models. Perform financial modeling to analyze various scenarios of renewable and new technology build plans across the AEP footprint. Support company planning processes around the identification, analysis, and pre‑screening of system and customer needs with a focus on modular generation and resiliency focused resources. Continually look for connections between existing plans, customer needs, technology attributes and regulatory paradigms to add incremental value and increase the likelihood of project success. Responsibilities Perform financial modeling of investments and assess how they fit within the context of current and future operating company plans and customer needs. Interface with various operating company and Service Corp experts, suppliers, and customers to refine analyses. Stay abreast of current technologies and market participants in the power generation sector. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge and database of technology pricing, trends, and risks. Maintain an active summary of developers in the new generation market along with status of applications for new projects in the RTO (PJM & SPP) interconnection queues. Assist and coordinate as necessary due diligence activities associated with the addition of generation resources, including coordination with internal and external subject matter experts, tracking and documenting due diligence materials, and providing summary reports to management. Gather information and model customer preferences to assist in the development of new products and services. Develop presentations, reports, and other internal and external communication tools to convey the detailed aspects of our plans to audiences across a wide range of backgrounds. Support the regulatory approval process as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in energy sector business development, financial and/or business strategy role. Fundamental knowledge of performance characteristics and economics of various renewable generation options. Regulated cost recovery experience a plus. Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of internal and external personnel, including executive-level interaction. Experience working with cross‑functional teams, customers, vendors or partners is preferred. Experience in financial modeling, economic forecasting, or similar analytical experience is a plus (e.g., Excel, MS Project, ArcGIS, or other analytical tools). Salary & Benefits Base Salary: $75,000 – $109,000 per year (Grade 6 $75K–$93K, Grade 7 $88K–$109K). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, and more. Compensation Grade: SP20‑006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 – $109,543.00 Physical Demands The physical demand level for this job is S – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Location AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on‑site) Equal Employment Opportunity It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Electric Power