Sr. Analyst M&A, CCI Business

Overview

This role supports the Project Acquisition and Due Diligence team within the organization’s Community, Commercial, and Industrial (CCI) business. Responsibilities include executing community solar and energy storage project/portfolio acquisitions, including valuation, due diligence, and preparation of investment proposals. The position emphasizes independence, leadership, and strong finance, modeling, and presentation skills.

This is a remote position with preference for candidates in East or Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough due diligence, including technical, financial, and legal evaluation and data validation, to support deal negotiation and complex transaction execution.
• Manage cross-functional teams to complete due diligence and lead transactions through an in-depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, the investment committee, and stakeholders.
• Update project documentation throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including support for project timeline and deadline management related to acquisition activities and post-closing items to facilitate transition to construction/operations teams.
• Oversee integration of acquired projects into the organization’s portfolio, coordinating with relevant teams to support seamless transition and operation.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses and contribute to business strategy development and frameworks to expand operating PV/ESS assets in the states.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization, including project finance, project engineering/management, grid services, and legal.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Energy, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in renewable energy with a focus on development and financial modeling, with direct exposure to distributed generation, community solar, and/or storage.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking with advanced financial modeling skills (proficient in MS Excel/VBA) and structured problem-solving.
• Clear understanding of core finance, accounting, and economic concepts, including financial modeling, DCF, NPV, and project accounting.
• Ability to work independently and within broad, diverse teams; build relationships across departments to accomplish objectives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and time-sensitive milestones/deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Energy, Environmental, or Sustainability, or a similar level of energy-specific experience.
• High-level understanding of the dynamics between energy policies, technology, and finance.
• High-level understanding of project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and real estate development processes.
• Passion for renewable energy and interest in developing deep industry expertise; continuous learner mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (SF, NYC): $106,900 – $128,300
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $98,000 – $117,600
• Zone 3 (All Others): $89,100 – $106,900

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Location

Remote position with preference for candidates in East or Midwest.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, essential physical, mental, and environmental requirements are listed below. The incumbent must be able to successfully perform all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Mobility
  • Standing: 20% of time
  • Sitting: 70% of time
  • Walking: 10% of time
• Strength
  • Pulling: up to 10 Pounds
  • Pushing: up to 10 Pounds
  • Carrying: up to 10 Pounds
  • Lifting: up to 10 Pounds
• Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
  • Typing: F
  • Handling: F
  • Reaching: F
• Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
  • Turning: F
  • Twisting: F
  • Bending: O
  • Crouching: O
  • Balancing: N
  • Climbing: N
  • Crawling: N
  • Kneeling: N