Associate, Growth Strategy

AES•US, Flexible, CO, CO

1d•$105,000 - $131,325

About The Position

The Associate (Regional), Growth Strategy advances AES US Renewables & Power growth in West Regional markets (CAISO and non-CA WECC) by identifying high-value opportunities, leading project diligence, and translating market signals into actionable recommendations. The role owns complex projects and strategic initiatives that support regional Market Strategy and Action Plans and strengthen the development pipeline. The Associate supports the development and execution of project origination approaches aligned with regional priorities across solar, storage, and powered land, including complex and infrastructure-constrained opportunities. Working with regional Development teams and Interconnection, Transmission Strategy, Land Acquisition, Policy/Regulatory, and Commercial partners, the Associate defines diligence plans, coordinates stakeholders, resolves key uncertainties, and develops go/no-go recommendations. The role also leads analyses supporting regional market intelligence, M&A targeting, and evaluation of inbound opportunities. The ideal candidate combines analytical judgment with initiative and project ownership, anticipates challenges, navigates ambiguity, and builds expertise in assigned markets. They connect policy, infrastructure, and commercial insights to practical development decisions. The role includes role-specific onboarding and strategic exposure and development opportunities aligned with career goals. It is primarily desk-based, with standard computer use and occasional travel for offsite meetings or conferences, in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment focused on innovation and business growth, with exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or a related field.
4–8 years of experience in development, commercial, strategy, consulting, market research, investment banking, or a related analytical role.
Experience in clean energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
Strong market intuition and ability to turn complex inputs, including queue, policy, and interconnection data, into clear strategic insights.
Track record of owning high-impact deliverables with minimal supervision.
Excellent cross-functional communication skills, including experience working with M&A, Policy, or Interconnection teams.
Ability to lead initiatives spanning tools, analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; strong modeling and storytelling skills.
Proficient in GIS tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, or Google Earth.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or MS).
Experience with queue data, interconnection mapping, or policy overlays.
Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau and cloud-based datasets.
Certifications in GIS, data analytics, energy policy, strategy, or financial modeling.

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of project origination strategies that create competitive advantage and identify new growth opportunities.
Own site-level evaluation of greenfield opportunities across land, transmission access, interconnection, permitting, offtake potential, and market fit; lead cross-functional diligence and develop go/no-go recommendations.
Analyze U.S. power markets, policy developments, and interconnection trends to prioritize opportunities and assess implications for project siting, economics, and development timelines.
Develop market growth plans that translate research into clear priorities, origination approaches, and execution plans.
Prepare regulatory briefs, impact assessments, and position recommendations to support engagement with market operators, regulators, and industry working groups.
Apply GIS tools to evaluate and communicate project opportunities, transmission infrastructure, interconnection queues, pipelines, and market trends.
Present strategic insights and recommendations to leadership, clearly communicating assumptions, tradeoffs, risks, and proposed actions.
Lead initiatives that improve pipeline quality, M&A targeting, and forward origination; develop repeatable tools and processes that strengthen decision-making.
Build subject matter expertise in assigned markets or strategic topics and serve as a resource for cross-functional partners.
Identify and frame emerging strategic questions, conducting targeted analyses to support leadership decisions.