Energy Market Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Join a Rapidly Growing Clean Energy Software Company
Energy Market Analyst
Position Overview

• Lead the analysis in new markets for the Company by researching state and Federal laws, utility tariffs, and regional energy markets.  
• Assist sales team in running pricing model and project plans for new customer projects. 
• Support expansion into new markets by updating/modifying the model to each market’s rules 

The Opportunity
This position will be based in the Chicago metropolitan area.  The work environment is hybrid, a blend of virtual and in-person work. The position offers a competitive salary, attractive bonus opportunity, health and retirement benefits and a long-term equity incentive program.

The Company
Intelligent Generation (IG) is an energy technology company that empowers businesses to engage in the clean energy grid through a software as a service platform managing energy storage (i.e., large batteries)  often paired with  solar projects.  The company was founded in 2009 with the vision to network renewable energy sources and batteries into virtual power plants. IG has refined its technological and commercial capabilities to deliver unparallelled economic value to its customers with factories, warehouses, retailers, universities, hospitals, municipalities and more.

As a leader in energy storage software, IG is a member of the country’s two largest grid operators (PJM and MISO). The proprietary IG POWR:Suite helps in designing battery + renewable energy systems that: earn income in wholesale power markets; save 25-30% on power bills; and protect critical operations from power outages. 

Proven technology coupled with an enduring commitment to customer value has allowed IG to partner with the most respected names in the energy business–  world-class battery suppliers, renewable energy developers, and leading electrical engineering and construction firms.  Today, Intelligent Generation is a growing company with an oversized opportunity driven by historic increases in power costs and the global imperative for cleaner energy sources. 

Reporting Relationships
The newly created Energy Market Analyst position will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Specific Responsibilities
Enhance Project Pricing Model: The IG POWR: Suite is a proprietary software tool that optimizes an energy storage and PV solar system based on customer energy load and potential for on-bill savings and market revenues for the project.  The output is projected annual cash flows and economic indicators for customer investment decisions.  This role will be an internal expert in the POWR:Suite model and project modeling and support the sales team and sales channels for project modeling.  Over time, the candidate is expected to be able to enhance the tool by creating new features that reflect changes in the business model.

Enable Sales Effectiveness:  Concurrent with the short-term evaluation and action plan, work with team members, Channel Partners and the Chief Commercial Officer to model and price new customer projects,  support new customer acquisition and new market entry.  Work with the sales team and Channel Partners to significantly reduce time to close. 

Support Business Expansion:  At the direction of the Chief Commercial Officer and the C-suite, lead and conduct research and analysis of new markets and product offerings.  Work will entail utility tariff analysis, financial analysis, regulatory and legal reviews, market analysis and sizing, application review and other analysis.  Coordinate and interface across business functions, including marketing, sales, operations, information technology and finance.

Education 

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A concentration in business, sales, engineering, environmental science, or marketing is preferred.

Professional Qualifications 

• 1-5 years of analytical work experience. 
• Proficient in Excel or Google spreadsheets, presentation, and document applications. Must be effective  with complex array formulas, manipulating app scripts and cross-referenced sheets, and APIs. Familiar with statistical methods (regression, time-series analysis) and forecasting. 
• Experience working with customer relationship applications (Salesforce, Hubspot, MS Dynamics, etc)
• Well-organized, self-starter who can effectively work with customers, channel partners and IG Sales staff to understand customer needs and to communicate value messages, develop and implement sales strategies, and deliver results.
• The ability to translate data into insights and to communicate persuasively in writing and in person. Ability to build and present a solid business case.
• Experience in renewable energy, retail energy services, energy consulting, electrical is preferred. 
• Experience using analytical and statistical tools for querying databases (e.g., SQL, Python or R for data analysis, scripting, and forecasting) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is preferred. 
• Demonstrable experience leveraging AI tools to assist in complex analysis or prompting AI agents to perform repeatable tasks is preferred.
• Must be able to accommodate occasional travel. 
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics 

• Collaborative– Working with others within teams and as an individual contributor, manage outside vendors, and frame issues for a wide variety of stakeholders. 
• Problem solver–  Who asks why things are the way they are and who understands complex systems and technologies to find better answers.
• Self–Motivated– Proactive and energetic self-starter who can work with minimal direction. Comfortable taking calculated risks and willing to check in for feedback. 
• Team-Oriented– Successful track record on high-performing teams and able to lend a helping hand to others when there is a collective need.
• Ambitious– Keenly interested in developing their skills in data analytics, energy markets and policy,  and well as facing customers. 

Intelligent Generation participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

Flexible work from home options available.