Partner Development Associate

• Identify and evaluate solar project acquisition opportunities: Research and analyze potential solar projects and assess their viability based on technical, financial, and market considerations.
• Conduct financial analysis: Evaluate project economics, including revenue forecasts, cash flow projections, return on investment, and financial modeling, to support decision-making and project origination efforts.
• Perform market analysis: Analyze community solar market trends, policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks to identify market opportunities and potential risks.
• Prepare internal and external presentations for project stakeholders, including investment committee memos, market summaries, and other reports.
• Support portfolio acquisitions: Collaborate with Partner Development team to support the acquisition of solar projects, including conducting due diligence, preparing project proposals,
• and contributing to negotiations with partners, stakeholders, and customers.
• Stay updated on industry developments: Stay abreast of industry trends, changes, and market dynamics related to community solar to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with engineering, finance, legal, and construction teams on project acquisition proposals.
• Policy and rate research: assist in researching state and local policies, utility tariffs, program rules, and other various assignments.
• ·Monitor, track, and report market updates through industry periodicals, interconnection queues, and program capacity lists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as finance, economics, engineering, or environmental science.
•   Proven experience in financial analysis, market research, or renewable energy project development, with a specific focus on solar energy.
• Strong understanding of community solar policies and programs. Solar project development and finance experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to navigate a financial model in Excel.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Annual Performance Bonus.
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by Nautilus.
• 401(k) offered with employer match.