a Global Energy Research & Analysis Lead – North America

Hitachi Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Global Energy Research & Analysis Lead for North America to analyze national energy trends, particularly in electricity and grids. This role, based in Washington DC, involves developing thought leadership, tracking policy developments, and providing strategic insights to shape the energy landscape.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10-12 years of experience in the power sector, a solid understanding of energy policy, and excellent analytical skills. A competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 is offered based on experience.

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Qualifications

• 10-12 years of relevant power sector experience.
• Deep understanding of regional and associated policy frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a knowledge base of long-term policy initiatives.
• Develop dashboards or thematic trackers for major trends.
• Craft strategic briefs and analyses for internal decision-makers.
• Interpret long-term structural developments in energy policy.

Skills

Research and analytical skills

Writing and communication skills

Knowledge management tools

Data visualization platforms

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s in engineering, Energy, Public Policy, Political Science

Job description

We are seeking a Global Energy Research & Analysis Lead – North America, to drive the monitoring and analysis of national and regional energy trends with a specific focus on electricity and grids. The role will be based in Washington DC.

The scope of this role will include research, analysis and development/contribution to thought leadership, position papers and reports on key areas related to market and technology trends, longer-term policy and regulatory developments, institutional advocacy inputs shaping the future of the North American power system. You will also track the structural shifts across federal, regional, and state institutions. You will provide strategic input to support the organization in anticipating and contributing to shaping the energy landscape in the coming decades.

Your insights will also feed into international outlooks and support planning and decision‑making across the company. Reporting to the Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations, this role requires a solid understanding of the power sector and a strong grasp of energy policy as well as excellent analytical skills underpinning a passion for shaping the future.

Key Responsibilities

Research, Analysis, Knowledge Management and Strategic Insights

• Build and maintain a structured, searchable knowledge base of long‑term policy initiatives, regulatory reforms, planning guidelines, and market‑design initiatives across North America.
• Develop dashboards or thematic trackers for major long‑term trends (e.g., grid expansion and modernization, interconnections, system operation reforms and the deployment of digital solutions).
• Craft high‑quality strategic briefs, long‑term trend analyses, and implication papers for internal decision‑makers and for inclusion in an international outlook.
• Develop and contribute to position papers and reports on key areas related to market and technology trends.

Policy & Regulatory Intelligence

• Interpret and synthesize long‑term structural developments across federal, regional, and state energy policy as relevant to the business.
• Keep track of geopolitical and geoeconomic developments and their possible implications.
• Leverage reports and analysis from relevant think tanks and other institutions as well as key national policy and regulatory institutions across the region, focusing on multi‑year implications, to provide input on potential policy and regulatory changes that can impact the businesses.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Early engagement with relevant stakeholders on how potential policy and regulatory developments can impact businesses in the medium/long term.
• Provide strategic insights to support market and technology positioning, product development, and investment decisions.
• Support contributions to strategic dialogues, foresight initiatives, and high‑level industry forums focused on long‑term energy transition.

Collaboration

• Collaborate internally with the CGR team as well as key businesses and functions across the company as relevant to maximize synergies and ensure alignment and compliance.
• Externally represent the company in working groups and forums as well as institutional and industry coalitions as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Energy, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field with at least 10‑12 years of relevant power sector experience.
• Deep understanding of the region and associated policy and regulatory frameworks and processes.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills and experience, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights.
• Experience with knowledge management tools and data visualization platforms is a plus.

Must have U.S. work authorization.

Competitive base salary $160,000 – $220,000 based on experience.

Publication date : 2026‑03‑11