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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.
The Senior Analyst, Growth Strategy helps drive AES Clean Energy's growth by identifying high-value opportunities and translating complex regulatory, technical, and market signals into clear, actionable investment decisions. Sitting at the intersection of market intelligence, project diligence, and strategy, this role plays a key part in shaping the company's development pipeline.
This role supports the development of bespoke project origination strategies and advances high-value project opportunities across solar, storage, and powered land, including complex and infrastructure-constrained opportunities. Working cross-functionally across Interconnection, Transmission Strategy, Land Acquisition, Policy/Reg, Development, and Commercial teams, the Senior Analyst evaluates opportunities, supports M&A efforts, and develops market intelligence to inform market growth plans. The role also drives strategic initiatives that enhance pipeline quality and strengthen long-term market positioning.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical and proactive, with the ability to connect data, policy trends, and infrastructure insights to real-world development outcomes.
Evaluate greenfield development opportunities at the site level, assessing feasibility across land, transmission access, interconnection position, permitting pathway, offtake potential, and market fit; lead cross-functional diligence and synthesize insights to support go/no-go decisions
Support M&A analysis, including target evaluation, interconnection queue analysis, and strategic fit assessments under the direction of a Sr. Manager.
Analyze U.S. power markets-including ISO/RTO structures, policy developments, and interconnection trends-to identify and prioritize opportunities, assess impacts on project siting, economics, and development timelines, and translate findings into actionable business insights
Prepare regulatory briefs, impact assessments, and position summaries to support engagement with market operators, regulators, and industry working groups
Leverage GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth) to visualize project opportunities, transmission infrastructure, interconnection queues, project pipelines, and key market trends
Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
2-5 years of experience in power project development, origination, regulatory and policy analysis, or analytical market research
Exposure to ISO/RTO markets, interconnection processes, data centers, or energy policy/regulatory environments is preferred.
Proficient in GIS tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth); experience using geospatial data in decision-making.
Licenses and Certifications
None required; certifications in GIS, data analytics, energy policy, strategy, or financial modeling are a plus.
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 $94,000 and $112,625/year; 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 also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). 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.
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