Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management and Strategy

Department: Portfolio Management
Reports to: Senior Manager, Strategy & Portfolio Management
Locations: Denver, CO;
San Francisco, CA; or Austin, TX
Work arrangement: Hybrid—Tuesday through Thursday in the office;
Monday and Friday remote
Base salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually
Annual bonus: 15% target

Candidates must be based in, or willing to relocate to, one of the listed locations.
Fully remote candidates will not be considered.

Help shape the future of renewable energy

Job description:

Senior Analyst, Strategy & Portfolio Management

Department: Portfolio Management
Reports to: Senior Manager, Strategy & Portfolio Management
Locations: Denver, CO;
San Francisco, CA; or Austin, TX
Work arrangement: Hybrid—Tuesday through Thursday in the office;
Monday and Friday remote
Base salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually
Annual bonus: 15% target

Candidates must be based in, or willing to relocate to, one of the listed locations.
Fully remote candidates will not be considered.

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We combine an entrepreneurial mindset with deep renewable-energy expertise to help accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. Our people work together to deliver responsible, meaningful low-carbon energy projects that benefit communities, ecosystems, and the wider energy system.

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Analyst, Strategy & Portfolio Management to support the strategic management of our U.S. development portfolio. In this role, you will partner with U.S. and global teams to monitor portfolio performance, improve forecasting and reporting, and help the business achieve its annual development objectives and key performance indicators.

This is an excellent opportunity for a renewable‑energy professional who can transform complex information into clear strategic insights. You will work across Development, Construction, Finance, FP&A, Power Marketing, and Acquisition & Divestment while gaining meaningful exposure to senior leaders and important portfolio decisions.

• Track and monitor the U.S. Development Plan, maintaining a detailed understanding of the projects included in the plan and their contribution to portfolio objectives.
• Partner with the Global Portfolio Planning team to align the U.S. Development Plan with the Global Development Plan and associated KPIs.
• Support the quarterly forecast of the U.S. development pipeline by coordinating and consolidating regional inputs.
• Evaluate which projects within the U.S. pipeline have significant development and commercial value.
• Prepare a robust forecast of the expected year‑end U.S. development pipeline and related KPI performance.
• Consolidate U.S. portfolio information into the Global Development Plan for monthly executive reporting and liquidity‑planning purposes.
• Develop ad hoc Development Plan scenarios to support leadership decisions.
• Regularly review U.S. development pipeline data, monitor project movements, and support adherence to project‑discontinuation governance.

• Conduct portfolio benchmarking to help evaluate competitiveness, working closely with Development, Acquisition & Divestment, and Power Marketing.
• Support strategic initiatives involving market, technology, and product expansion.
• Contribute to procurement‑optimization initiatives in partnership with key U.S. teams.
• Analyze large and complex data sets and translate the results into clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
• Communicate portfolio trends, risks, opportunities, and performance considerations to business stakeholders and senior management.

• Coordinate the monitoring and reporting of U.S. construction KPIs in collaboration with Construction, Project Controls, Finance, and FP&A.
• Support the implementation and U.S. rollout of new reporting and portfolio‑planning initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline upstream portfolio reporting.
• Promote standardized ways of working and help develop automated tools that improve portfolio transparency,…