Transmission Development Analyst Prin

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

About The Position

The Transmission Development Analyst performs complex strategic analysis for the Transmission Development team. The role includes researching and conducting competitive and market analysis, evaluating new business models, performing financial analysis and modeling, supporting business responsibilities for current and potential strategic investments, developing annual business plans and strategic recommendations, and preparing management presentations. The position supports the team in enhancing shareholder value by coordinating execution plans for growth opportunities, implementing processes to invest and manage risk, and coordinating multidisciplinary groups to meet transmission development requirements and goals. The Analyst leads research strategies and complex market analysis, supports cross-functional coordination across AEP shared services and operating companies, and communicates strategic concepts, work plans, and progress to management. The role also facilitates communication and issue resolution among corporate departments, operating companies, transmission and distribution organizations, and project groups; supports other corporate development and Grid Solutions activities; and provides support, guidance, and leadership to other Analysts. The position requires flexibility as priorities and deadlines evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or a related field.
At least seven years of electric utility or related experience in business development, corporate strategy, energy marketing, financial analysis, asset management, and development.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and financial skills.
Detail-oriented.
Strong computer skills, including presentation software and Excel.
Perceptive market evaluation skills.
A sense of commercial urgency and achievement.
Ability to keep commercially sensitive items confidential.
Positive attitude, self-starter, and ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred.
Experience working in cross-functional teams, developing new business proposals, understanding cost and revenue structures, and performing financial analysis is a positive differentiator.

Responsibilities

Lead, facilitate, and formulate research strategies to complete complex Transmission Development strategic objectives, financial reporting, analysis, and fundamentals.
Support cross-functional coordination among AEP shared services groups and operating companies to develop and implement Transmission Development strategic objectives.
Lead complex market research and analysis for work plans, including evaluating new and developing business models, market rules and policies, and regulations.
Research, develop, and communicate strategic concepts, work plans, and progress reports for management.
Lead and facilitate communication and issue resolution among AEP corporate departments, operating companies, transmission and distribution organizations, and project groups.
Adapt to changing tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
Support corporate development and Grid Solutions activities across business units that require integration of cross-functional work streams.
Provide support, guidance, and leadership to other Analysts.
Support strategic investments, annual business planning, strategic recommendations, business tactics, operational and financial improvement, and preparation of management presentations.