Sr. Analyst of Policy & Market Strategy

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
This position is responsible for monitoring solar and energy storage policy and regulatory efforts throughout the U.S. This position will work closely with the development team to advance the company‘s objectives in target markets. The core responsibility of this role is to translate the policy landscape into commercial and development strategies and tactics. This position reports to the Director of Policy & Market Strategy, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in a remote work environment and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monitoring various  day-to-day regulatory policy and strategy development and implementation efforts in our key capacity and energy markets, in collaboration with our development team;
• Responsible for regularly attending trade associations, RTO stakeholder events, shaping regulatory policies, identifying new market opportunities, and producing actionable insights for the development team.
• Work closely with development, origination, and power marketing teams to reduce risk and increase value of solar/storage projects through services/products.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the various incentives and market drivers for each state and transmission system operators.
• Provide testimony (if needed) for regulatory filings as an active intervenor for crucial energy policy formulation or enhancements.
• Monitor and report on RTO market design changes, policy developments, including both legislation and federal regulatory activities as well as local and state policies.
• Responsible for market data analysis and creating/providing presentation materials as needed.
• Develop and provide feedback/comments to all regulatory stakeholder initiatives of interest to HQC and articulate Company position on a regular basis.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, or other renewable development related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-year experience in utility-scale clean electricity policy and/or business experience with a clear track record of success
• Willing to gain experience in RTO/ISO markets as well as regulated electricity markets
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize policy updates into commercial and development strategies
• Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and driven with a high level of initiative and creative problem solving
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced business environment, and manage multiple objectives with competing deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite

The anticipated starting pay range of this position, if it is to be located in Irvine, CA is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 base salary per year. 
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as pa