Development Analyst
Company: Tenaska
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionJob Summary:
The Development Analyst is responsible for supporting all facets of
the energy project development process from siting and origination
to commercial operation. Successful candidates will have the
opportunity to work on a wide variety of technologies critical to
the global energy transition, including traditional renewables such
as solar, battery storage and wind, as well as carbon capture and
hydrogen project development. In this role, the Development Analyst
will be expected to prepare and complete detailed project schedules
and budgets, complex financial models and economic projections,
market/industry research and trend analysis, as well as various
other tasks to support developers and senior leadership. To be
successful in this role, a candidate must possess an exceptional
degree of intellectual curiosity and willingness to navigate
challenging environments with a steep learning curve.
Essential Job Functions:
- Preparation of development plans, including detailed schedules,
budgets and major decision points
- Preparation of detailed economic proforma and valuation
models
- Preparation and review of financial information for
completeness and accuracy for use in analyzing complex development
opportunities
- Support pricing analysis and bidding strategy to originate
revenue contracts for traditional renewables (solar, battery
storage and wind), carbon capture and hydrogen projects under
development
- Identification of issues which may impede successful
development, identification of potential solutions and reporting of
issues and solutions to management
- Foster relationships with local landowners, politicians,
regulators and other project constituents to garner support for and
minimize opposition to development projects
- Communication with senior management on the results of
activities and analyses
- Ability to work with internal and external professionals, such
as developers, engineers, legal counsel, third party consultants
and customers to successfully complete project development
activities and, when appropriate, to reflect technical aspects of
complex projects in an economic proforma
- Ability to read and understand wide variety of development
project-related documents
- Research and due diligence of market trends and opportunities
using publicly available information
- Preparation of analysis, reports and research for
distribution/presentation to senior management and/or
customers
- Ability to travel domestically on short notice for overnight
business
- Reliable, predictable and dependable attendance is a
requirement
Education/Experience/Skills
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or
equivalent
- Strong interest in the energy industry, particularly in
renewables, energy transition and decarbonization
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint ability
Preferred Requirements:
- Work experience in the energy industry or the financial
services industry
- Two or more years of experience in Development, Engineering,
Finance or Accounting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, business decision making and analytical
skills
- Knowledge of financial and business information
systems
- High level of assertiveness, initiative, interpersonal skills
and flexibility to perform a wide variety of projects with
unpredictable schedules and periodic short deadlines
- Ability to act independently
- Ability to effectively navigate complex environments with
limited guidance
- Ability to handle extremely confidential and sensitive company
information
- Excellent PC/Windows, Word and database ability
At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their
families. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit
package. Benefits included below:
- Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
- Excellent 401(k) plan
- Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
- Health/dependent care flex accounts
- Tuition assistance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Adoption benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Generous sick leave
- Charitable giving program
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Wellness programs
TENASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUINTY EMPLOYER
Keywords: Tenaska, Omaha , Development Analyst, Professions , Omaha, Nebraska
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