Lead Analyst, Transmission Development

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid Ventures, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid Ventures is hiring a Lead Analyst, Transmission Development. The position is hybrid and can sit in Boston, MA or Waltham, MA

Support NGV US NE Transmission Development team, providing research, insight, and analysis of renewable market developments with a focus on competitive onshore and offshore transmission opportunities and partnerships through Joint Ventures in the U.S.Northeast.

The lead analyst will focus on competitor analysis, market/policy research, and energy market analysis to support project valuation, strategic decision making, and risk evaluation associated with competitive transmission opportunities. The overall goal of this team-oriented role will be to enhance the company's ability to develop and commercialize competitive energy projects in the U.S. Northeast to meet company energy transition objectives. The current focus is the development of National Grid's Transmission project(s) in the NYISO, PJM and ISO NE, and could expand to other RTOs.

To identify and explore new business opportunities, and develop, negotiate and procure services contract, ensuring the necessary services and products are available to meet objectives.

* Monitor competitive landscape for industry and market developments, advising on risks and opportunities for expansion; contribute to strategic planning and positioning in light of evolving competitive transmission opportunities
* Support the development of competitive transmission bid proposals into ISO solicitations, including the evaluation of solicitation criteria, and cross-workstream coordination
* Lead reviewing, compiling and organizing critical business documents and materials for Request for Proposals' submission
* Gather market intelligence to gain insights on competitor projects and support relevant teams in business case analysis, risk evaluation and investment decision making
* Plan priority research and development areas with relevant teams and identify and prioritize key stakeholder groups and individuals according to the project development phase
* Develop deep knowledge on the US competitive transmission market context and contribute to the development of the NGV value proposition and business model options in evolving markets
* Contribute to executive level presentations materials on market analysis, development opportunities and business case recommendation
* Carry out tasks as described above in specific designated roles as part of Joint Venture project organizations, In such roles, reports to applicable, workstream / project manager of the respective assignment(s).

* Minimum: Bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience; advanced post graduate degree preferred
* Detail-oriented, proactive, quantitative & analytical skills, collaborates to find solutions,and follows a problem through to the end.
* Experience working with or in the power sector or strategy projects in a consulting or corporate work environment a plus;
* Ability to translate data, competitive intelligence, and model outputs into business insight & articulate impact of results on the business;
* Advanced writing/power point story-telling / communication skills a plus;
* Some knowledge of US power industry structures, policies, regulations & market fundamentals, including FERC Order 1000 and ISO Tariffs
* Familiarity with recent trends in transmission development, renewable generation, offshore wind, and energy storage.
* Familiarity with project development (ex. permitting, staffing, scheduling, estimating, etc.)