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Qcells Hiring for Senior Analyst of Policy and Market Strategy at Remote Full Time
Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
This position is responsible for monitoring solar and energy storage policy and regulatory efforts throughout the U.S. This position will work closely with the development team to advance the company‘s objectives in target markets. The core responsibility of this role is to translate the policy landscape into commercial and development strategies and tactics.
This role will be learning utility-scale regulatory policy in energy markets throughout the U.S., including the barriers and opportunities facing solar and energy storage technologies. Specifically, this role requires some and will gain experience with: 1) the operation of existing utility-scale electricity planning and wholesale electricity markets, 2) existing market structures, 3) Integrated Resource Plans, 4) stakeholder processes in various states of interest, regulatory agencies, RTOs and at FERC, and 5) other key policy topics such as renewable portfolio standards, clean energy standards, interconnection, taxation, siting/land use, and electrification.
This position reports to the Director of Policy & Market Strategy or another senior management personnel that the Senior Vice President/ President of the Company may designate. This position is expected to travel up to 35%.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for monitoring various day-to-day regulatory policy and strategy development and implementation efforts in our key capacity and energy markets, in collaboration with our development team;
- Responsible for regularly attending trade associations, RTO stakeholder events, shaping regulatory policies, identifying new market opportunities, and producing actionable insights for the development team;
- Work closely with development, origination, and power marketing teams to reduce risk and increase value of solar/storage projects through services/products;
- Develop a thorough understanding of the various incentives and market drivers for each state and transmission system operators;
- Provide testimony (if needed) for regulatory filings as an active intervenor for crucial energy policy formulation or enhancements;
- Monitor and report on RTO market design changes, policy developments, including both legislation and federal regulatory activities as well as local and state policies.
- Responsible for market data analysis and creating/providing presentation materials as needed
- Develop and provide feedback/comments to all regulatory stakeholder initiatives of interest to HQC and articulate Company position on a regular basis.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree in Law, Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, or other renewable development related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-year experience in utility-scale clean electricity policy and/or business experience with a clear track record of success
- Willing to gain experience in RTO/ISO markets as well as regulated electricity markets
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize policy updates into commercial and development strategies
- Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and driven with a high level of initiative and creative problem solving
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced business environment, and manage multiple objectives with competing deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time
- Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
Hanwha Q Cells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Q Cells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].
Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
