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Position Overview:

Small, entrepreneurial consulting/advisory firm seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and organized individual to perform quantitative market, financial, and economic analysis, as well as related research and writing, pertaining to the renewable energy industry.

The individual must be capable of helping the principal and staff of a thriving consulting practice in supporting the needs of a diverse set of clients and tasks.  This position represents an opportunity for exposure to a wide range of topics and stakeholders active in shaping and growing the renewable energy industry.  Advancement will be limited only by the candidate's capabilities and ambitions.

This is a full-time position, with responsibilities commencing promptly upon selection of the most qualified candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Above all, the qualified candidate will have an interest in, and ability to, undertake the wide range of research, data management, and analytic tasks necessary to meet the evolving needs of this entrepreneurial organization, and will do so in a respectful manner that preserves the trusted industry relationships developed and maintained by SEA staff.

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to:

• Conducting interdisciplinary market research and analysis regarding the renewable energy development activities in a wide range of states;
• Performing detailed research and quantitative analyses on a wide range of renewable energy-related policy and business activities; 
• Conducting financial analyses and due diligence, including the development, evaluation and enhancement of pro forma financial models for a range of renewable energy technologies;
• Developing quantitative modeling tools to assess the potential impact of new renewable energy policy initiatives;
• Conducting detailed and rigorous spreadsheet analysis, utilizing SEA's existing modeling tools, as well as adapting, improving, evolving and creating spreadsheet models of renewable energy markets, projects, and policies;
• Spreadsheet (Excel) or Access database development and management;
• Developing strong relationships with industry participants that increase the quality and efficiency of work.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the electricity industry, either public-, private- or non-profit sector, is required.
• Familiarity with renewable energy issues is a must. 
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in energy analysis, policy, marketing, trading, finance, or power plant development.  
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate comfort with performing analyses and discussing concepts related to one or more of the following: economics, finance, accounting, engineering and environmental sciences.
• A masters' degree in a related discipline  is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, renewable energy; and the ability to balance this passion for the subject matter with objectivity in all business analyses, activities and communications;
• Demonstrated performance as a team player;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage and track multiple detailed projects at the same time;
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency with MS Excel spreadsheets;
• Functional competence with MS Word and PowerPoint required, with MS Access a plus;
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Maturity and professionalism to deal directly with SEA's clients;
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks efficiently;
• A motivated self-starter;
• Must work productively and efficiently both in a team environment and individually under intermittent supervision;
• Must be interested in taking on new and potentially unfamiliar topics; the successful candidate will demonstrate a history of taking on increasing responsibilities;
• Willingness to do what it takes to get a broad range of projects done in a small business environment;
• Electricity system production cost simulation modeling experience, GIS or Web site design and programming experience considered a plus.

To Apply:

Please apply by email.