Senior Analyst, Grid & Growth Strategy

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that’s leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you’re joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement’s goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future – we’re powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to leverage your administrative, contractual, and payment processing skills and contribute to research and analysis in support of accelerating the energy transition. You will work closely with the leadership of the Grid and Growth Strategy team in this unique and dynamic opportunity.

About AES

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. AES is at the forefront of technical and strategic innovation. The Grid & Growth Strategy team is central to continuing our industry leadership as one of the largest U.S. Independent Clean Power Producers, across Solar, Wind, Storage, Green Hydrogen, and Emerging Technologies. AES was recognized by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as the largest global seller of Clean Energy to Corporations over the past three years (2021 – 2023), and we are continuing with that momentum through 2024 and beyond. 

About The Team

The Grid & Growth Strategy Team has three primary functions, each led by a sub-team (1) Growth Strategy – Facilitate the creation and implementation of AES Renewables’ growth plan for each region of the US, (2) Transmission Strategy – Anticipate what locations on the electric grid are more or less likely to be feasible locations for interconnection, and (3) Interconnection – facilitation of AES’ 100s of grid interconnection requests.

About The Role

This role has two main buckets: (A) Administration, and (B) Analysis. The administrative work includes management of payments through SAP and AES’s payment approval process, contract management, team coordination, and other administrative functions. The Analytical work includes research and analysis related to the electric grid and energy markets drivers.

The administrative work is not expected to typically consume a full-time work-load, and your remaining time will be dedicated to research/analytical work that can help achieve the team’s mission.

You will report to the Vice President of Grid & Growth Strategy. You will provide support to all three sub-teams: Growth Strategy, Transmission Strategy, and Interconnection. The intended job title is “Sr. Analyst, Grid & Growth Strategy”.

Job Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

• Manage time sensitive payments related to the grid interconnection requests for our renewable energy projects.
• Manage set-up and payments for vendors, such as consultants and software providers.
• Facilitate execution of contracts with vendors, such as consultants and software providers. You will have support of subject matter experts and the legal team to ensure accuracy. Your role will be to ensure all the pieces are pulled together consistently and the process is completed efficiently.
• Set-up and manage administrative processes to ensure efficient operation of the team.
• Facilitation of weekly (and other) communication across the team.
• You will be given research and analysis responsibilities in support of initiatives across all three teams: Growth Strategy, Transmission Strategy, and Interconnection. This will occur as the needs arise and as your time allows.

Valued Skills/Experience

(You do NOT need all these skills/experiences to apply)

• SAP
• Payment Processing
• Contract Review (similar to paralegal) and signature facilitation
• Research and analysis
• Microsoft Office (PPT, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Microsoft Teams / Planner
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously
• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset and readiness to learn new skills
• Detail oriented
• Efficient time management
• Deep personal drive
• collaborative team member

We look forward to

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through and . Respecting all backgrounds, and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , and/or expression, , , , , , marital status, physical or mental , , childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.