Knowledge Analyst - Energy Solutions

McKinsey • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As a Knowledge Analyst with Energy Solutions, you will help clients in the energy sector (across supply and demand) and beyond to improve performance and operations and make strategic decisions for the future. In this role, you will provide daily problem-solving, structuring, modeling, and analytical support for our Energy Solutions tools and analyses. You will gather information to develop these tools/benchmarks and synthesize findings into McKinsey-formatted products, such as complex models, summary reports, and standalone presentations for internal and external audiences. You will collaborate with other experts to solve client problems, deepening your knowledge and refining your analytical and thought-partnership skills. You'll have the opportunity to gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues. You will be based in our Boston or Houston office, joining the Energy Solutions team within McKinsey's Global Energy & Materials practice.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, economics, science, or other degree with a quantitative focus.
• 1+ years' experience (internships and/or full-time) and interest in the energy industry, such as oil & gas, power, sustainable fuels, chemicals, decarbonization, and commodity trading.
• Experience with modeling capability tools such as Python or R.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Tableau.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a strong aptitude for working with numbers and quantitative models.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced, results-driven team setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with power model software, such as Pypsa, Plexos, or Aurora.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily problem-solving, structuring, modeling, and analytical support for Energy Solutions tools and analyses.
• Gather information to develop tools and benchmarks.
• Synthesize findings into McKinsey-formatted products, such as complex models, summary reports, and standalone presentations.
• Collaborate with other experts to solve client problems.
• Deepen knowledge and refine analytical and thought-partnership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees