Origination Analyst

Description

• Assist in drafting future solicitations (RFI, RFP, RFO) and support related documentation
• Facilitate negotiation and execution of non-disclosure agreements to support competitive processes and bi-lateral conversations
• Coordinate with internal teams (Commercial Operations, Settlements, Insurance, Risk, Emissions Desk, Credit) to ensure operational readiness and support end-to-end lifecycle management
• Perform preliminary modeling and pro forma analysis of various technologies, product configurations, and market dynamics
• Engage with external stakeholders including developers, contractors, and other project partners.
• Monitor and manage contractual obligations across counterparties, including project milestones, collateral postings, insurance requirements, and more
• Develop and distribute monthly project status reports and other performance summaries
• Perform project management functions including development and tracking of project delivery plans
• Provide general support to the broader Origination team as needed
• Support IT, Data Science, and Environmental Operations’ initiatives to improve origination data and automate analysis and reporting
• Engage with external counterparties and collaborate with Sales and Trading teams to hedge customer loads and other wholesale market transactions, including blocks, shapes and options
• Monitor and analyze evolving market trends and policy shifts to assess impacts and provide the Origination team with timely summaries and strategic guidance
• Track and analyze project performance metrics (e.g., actual vs. expected production, mark-to-market), including calculating damages for underperformance
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting
• Support customer requests for reporting around renewable energy projects and REC deliveries
• Review and provide input on contemplated contracts and agreements
• Perform monthly reporting across ISOs on load, supply, and pricing trends; interconnection queue developments; and large load announcements
• Develop understanding of ERCOT market fundamentals and evaluate historical and forward data to provide insights and analysis to sales and other internal groups
• Author white papers and educational materials on market dynamics, especially in renewables and the evolving data center market, and present insights to internal teams
• Maintain and expand a database of contacts for solicitation distribution
• Support ad hoc presentations through research, data analysis, and content development

Requirements

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of accountability.
• Energy industry experience with an understanding of electricity market fundamentals
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and expertise in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience working within a project management or cross-functional team environment
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Skilled in developing and delivering presentations that simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
• Familiarity with SQL queries, including knowledge of relational databases
• Familiarity with statistical tests including t-test, chi-square, normality, and confidence intervals
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Familiarity with utility-scale generation technologies with a focus on inverter based systems like photovoltaics, wind, and energy storage
• Familiarity with financial calculations including, but not limited to, IRR, SPB, NPV, CLV
• Solid understanding of renewable energy concepts and project management principles, terminology, and best practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Highly organized with advanced planning capabilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Economics or a related field of study
• Experience in building predictive models using multiple modeling methods
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, fostering productive partnerships both internally and externally
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and multiple office locations

Benefits

• Gain in-depth knowledge of internal systems and tools (e.g., VHOS, Aligne) to support deal flow, pricing, and trade entry

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance