Principal Analyst - North American Power and Renewables

S&P Global•Washington, DC

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Principal Analyst joins S&P Global Energy’s North American Power and Renewables team, which conducts industry research and forecasts electricity generation, capacity additions, and market prices for clients. The analyst works with research colleagues to assess policy, technology, and market trends and their effects on power and renewable markets. Areas of analysis may include the energy transition, wholesale power market developments, renewable energy policy, and power supply economics. The role involves maintaining models, researching specific topics within broader power market dynamics, producing forecasts and market and policy updates, and conducting research that helps clients understand market drivers, trends, competition, and opportunities. The analyst shares findings through reports, presentations, and client interactions, and contributes to consulting projects and broader research studies. The position offers the opportunity to advise clients, deepen knowledge of power markets, and work with a collaborative research team.

Requirements

Typically, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electricity generation, power and renewables, energy markets, or industry-related analysis.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and navigate a matrix organization.
Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

PowerBI experience.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or VBA.
Familiarity with power modeling software such as AuroraXMP or other production cost or capacity expansion models.

Responsibilities

Collect data, maintain models, and perform research and analysis on specific topical areas within broader power market dynamics.
Lead or contribute to regular reports, including forecasts, market and policy updates, and development trends.
Conduct topical research to help clients understand drivers, trends, the competitive landscape, and opportunities.
Deliver insights through written reports, presentations, and client interactions.
Participate in consulting project development and delivery.
Collaborate with energy researchers on broader reports and studies.