Energy Market Analyst

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Lead the analysis in new markets for the Company by researching state and Federal laws, utility tariffs, and regional energy markets.

Assist sales team in running pricing model and project plans for new customer projects.

Support expansion into new markets by updating/modifying the model to each market’s rules.

This position will be based in the Chicago metropolitan area. The work environment is hybrid, a blend of virtual and in-person work. The position offers a competitive salary, attractive bonus opportunity, health and retirement benefits and a long-term equity incentive program.

Intelligent Generation (IG) is an energy technology company that empowers businesses to engage in the clean energy grid through a software as a service platform managing energy storage (i.e., large batteries) often paired with solar projects. The company was founded in 2009 with the vision to network renewable energy sources and batteries into virtual power plants. IG has refined its technological and commercial capabilities to deliver unparallelled economic value to its customers with factories, warehouses, retailers, universities, hospitals, municipalities and more.

As a leader in energy storage software, IG is a member of the country’s two largest grid operators (PJM and MISO). The proprietary IG POWR:

Suite helps in designing battery + renewable energy systems that: earn income in wholesale power markets; save 25-30% on power bills; and protect critical operations from power outages.

The newly created Energy Market Analyst position will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Enhance Project Pricing Model:
The IG POWR:

Suite is a proprietary software tool that optimizes an energy storage and PV solar system based on customer energy load and potential for on-bill savings and market revenues for the project. The output is projected annual cash flows and economic indicators for customer investment decisions. This role will be an internal expert in the POWR:

Suite model and project modeling and support the sales team and sales channels for project modeling. Over time, the candidate is expected to be able to enhance the tool by creating new features that reflect changes in the business model.

Enable Sales Effectiveness:
Concurrent with the short-term evaluation and action plan, work with team members, Channel Partners and the Chief Commercial Officer to model and price new customer projects, support new customer acquisition and new market entry. Work with the sales team and Channel Partners to significantly reduce time to close.

Support Business Expansion:
At the direction of the Chief Commercial Officer and the C-suite, lead and conduct research and analysis of new markets and product offerings. Work will entail utility tariff analysis, financial analysis, regulatory and legal reviews, market analysis and sizing, application review and other analysis. Coordinate and interface across business functions, including marketing, sales, operations, information technology and finance.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A concentration in business, sales, engineering, environmental science, or marketing is preferred.

1-5 years of analytical work experience.

Proficient in Excel or Google spreadsheets, presentation, and document applications. Must be effective with complex array formulas, manipulating app scripts and cross-referenced sheets, and APIs. Familiar with statistical methods (regression, time-series analysis) and forecasting.

Experience working with customer relationship applications (Salesforce, Hubspot, MS Dynamics, etc).

Well-organized, self-starter who can effectively work with customers, channel partners and IG Sales staff to understand customer needs and to communicate value messages, develop and implement sales strategies, and deliver results.

The ability to translate data into insights and to communicate persuasively in writing and in person. Ability to build and present a solid…