Analyst, Commercial Portfolio Execution

AES Corporation
$128.000 and $160.650/Annual
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
Nov 20, 2024
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. Reporting to the Managers of Commercial Portfolio Execution, the Analyst will be part of a small but highly effective team that works across AES Clean Energy's functional groups and development regions to (i) understand and track progress of AES Clean Energy's multi-gigawatt project execution portfolio; (ii) communicate project status and advancement with AES Clean Energy's offtake customers; (iii) manage compliance with commercial offtake contracts. This role will provide the Analyst with a holistic view of renewable energy project development, project execution, and renewable energy commercial solutions. It will provide the analyst exposure to AES Clean Energy's biggest clients and offer opportunities to communicate how AES Clean Energy is delivering industry-leading renewable energy solutions to decarbonize the power sector. Main Responsibilities: Understand and track renewable energy project status, advancement, and key risks across AES multi-gigawatt execution portfolio. Participate in internal project calls, to understand project how projects are advancing through project development and execution, and tracking against the project schedule and budget toward completion. Working cross-functionally with AES Clean Energy's project development team, commercial team, project execution team, and financial modeling team to identify, understand, and concisely communicate project-related risks associated with late-stage renewable energy projects. Support in creating critical project solutions across AES Clean Energy project execution portfolio. Supporting external communication of project advancement to AES Clean Energy's clients Drafting high-quality, concise, monthly/quarterly project progress reports to be delivered to AES' customers. Track, manage, and communicate compliance obligations of revenue contracts (PPA, Capacity, REC agreements) Working with AES Clean Energy's commercial team to interact with AES Clean Energy's customers & key clients to deliver summaries of project advancement and critical risks. Tracking client requests and communicating with the broader commercial team. Renewable energy certificate and environmental credit certification. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering; or equivalent experience. Deeply inquisitive, possessing capable analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at systems-level thinking, and possessing a "Growth Mindset". Very strong written communication skills, with a preference for candidates with experience in technical or commercial writing. Knowledge of US energy markets, and understanding of renewable generation technology including wind, solar, and battery storage. Solid Microsoft Office 365 knowledge including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, etc. Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $128.000 and $160.650/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.