Analyst, Business Development

About UsSolar Landscape is a groundbreaking renewable energy company on a mission to make solar power affordable and accessible to all.

Solar Landscape partners with commercial real estate companies to develop, install and operate large rooftop solar installations. Households in the surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. This innovative model – community solar – is providing solar power to the two-thirds of Americans that cannot otherwise access it.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The RoleThe Analyst is responsible for managing analysis and workflow activities to support the Business Development team. The role reports to the Director of Analysis and directly supports the team’s efforts to review, analyze, and recommend renewable energy strategies for the nation’s largest real estate owners.

The principal objective of the Analyst role is to operate the process from initial site screening through to proposal delivery. The role will offer support and subject matter expertise for both community solar project development, as well as behind-the-meter EPC and PPA projects. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical with solar energy experience, organized and capable of managing multiple workstreams, and have a business development approach to help the business development team achieve maximum success.

Responsibilities* Primary responsibility is to manage the site selection process for new and existing states leveraging custom proprietary tools and publicly available data

• Manage and produce proposal documents from start to finish.
• Maintain data regarding Community Solar leases, EPC and PPA offers in the CRM system
• Manage analysis of utility bills, rates, EPC and PPA offer structures
• Be comfortable navigating renewable energy incentive programs and incorporate into proposals
• Liaise with internal teams including Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Policy to drive business development activities forward
• Evaluate and implement third party tools and services for improving workflow and velocity
• Project manage proposals through the lifecycle and keep current with the CRM system
• Support the origination team by performing target account research, analysis and sales enablement materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences preferred; MBA or Masters of Sustainability desired
• 1+ years of experience in the solar energy industry including site screening and project development. New college graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• 1+ years of experience in an analyst capacity within the energy industry
• Working knowledge of energy policy, ESG topics and familiarity with utility rate design
• Experience with solar energy design materials including drawing sets and energy production models
• Leadership ability and comfortable driving high-visibility projects
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Earth; familiarity with ArcGIS and energy modeling software is a plus
• Basic understanding of commercial PV construction methods (rooftop, ground-mount, carport), understanding of behind-the-meter and Utility interconnections, and Power Purchase Agreements and EPC Contracts
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-starter
• Valid Driver's License; must be willing to travel to various job sites
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• 10% travel required to attend industry events

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our 175+ employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:

• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement
• Hybrid and remote work schedules ensuring a healthy work/life balance
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food
• Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!