Program Research Analyst - IRP

WRI India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 950,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Term Insurance

Employee Assistance program

Flexible work schedule

Learning culture

Job summary

WRI India is seeking a Program Research Analyst for the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) initiative. The role focuses on regulatory analysis, data collection, and research into planning frameworks affecting electricity systems in India.

The candidate will review policy documents, build analytic notes, and support dissemination of findings to stakeholders, with a focus on rigorous analysis and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of work experience.
• Experience with energy policy or regulatory analysis is desirable.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to track and summarize data.
• Proficiency in Excel for quantitative analysis and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and literature reviews on generation and transmission resource adequacy policies, regulations and plans.
• Support collection, interpretation, and analysis of regulatory/electricity data from policies, rules, regulations, tariff petitions, etc.
• Review judgments, regulations, policies, and related documentation.
• Support techno-economic, regulatory, legal, and policy analysis.
• Synthesize findings into clear notes and analytical summaries.
• Assist the team with ongoing research tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and present research outputs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory analysis

Data interpretation

Written communications

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree (Electrical/Power systems Eng / Public Policy / Economics / Law)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

PowerPoint

Job description

Note: This opportunity is available across Mumbai, and New Delhi

About us

WRI India, an independent knowledge organization registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development.

Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Program Overview for Energy

The objective of the WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s transition to cleaner energy through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work. The 5 pillars of the energy program focus on increasing clean energy demand, increasing clean energy supply, supporting sub-national energy transitions, raising the issues of materials and circularity for the energy transition and ensuring equitable development through energy transitions.

About IRP

Under this initiative we work with states on Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and to support the translation of state energy-transition priorities into implementable plans, infrastructure requirements and investment pathways. By helping states identify the system interventions needed to meet changing demand and integrate clean energy, the work strengthens their capacity to implement reliable and modern electricity infrastructure and supports the long‑term transition towards cleaner energy supply for communities.

Job Highlight

The Energy Program at WRI India is seeking a motivated Program Research Analyst - IRP with a background in regulatory analysis and strong analytical capabilities to support our work on Integrated Resource Planning (IRP). The role involves reviewing policy and regulatory documents, data collection, supporting analysis, and contributing to research on policy and institutional frameworks related to planning.

What you will do

• Conduct background research and literature reviews on generation and transmission resource adequacy policies, regulations and plans.
• Support the collection, interpretation, and analysis of regulatory/electricity data from various sources including policies, rules, regulations, tariff petitions, etc., ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Review judgments, regulations, policies, and related documentation.
• Support techno‑economic, regulatory, legal, and policy analysis.
• Synthesise findings into clear and succinct notes and analytical summaries.
• Support the team with ongoing research tasks.
• Participate in team meetings, discussions, and presentations of research outputs.

What you will need

• Master’s degree in electrical/power systems engineering, public policy, economics, law or related disciplines.
• At least two years of work experience. Exposure to energy policy or regulatory analysis and data interpretation is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills. Contributions to technical papers, research reports, online journals/magazines will be a plus.
• Ability to meticulously track, analyse, summarise and record important data and details from policies, regulatory orders, legal documents, and other such sources.
• Demonstrated interest in the energy sector, public policy, and climate resilience.
• Comfort with quantitative analysis involving large data in Microsoft Excel and ability to present key findings using PowerPoint and other tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

Potential Salary and Benefits

_ INR 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 Per Annum _

Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration

1 year as a term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location

Mumbai or New Delhi.

Start date

As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well‑being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work‑life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture : Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.