Associate, Portfolio Analytics

Avantus; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical & dental plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus is seeking a data-driven Associate, Portfolio Analytics to support management of our utility-scale solar development portfolio, track performance, analyze portfolio-level trends, and support investment decisions across a growing pipeline of solar and storage assets.

The role reports to the Director, Project Controls and may fulfill related duties in their absence, requiring collaboration with development teams and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, preferably in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Experience contributing to the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and Power Point).
• Proficient in Power BI and similar data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of utility-scale solar and storage development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the performance of solar development projects across various stages.
• Iterate on standard operating procedures for schedule creation and management.
• Create long and short-term analyses, including setting targets for milestones and deadlines.
• Consult with internal development team on schedule progress and accuracy of financial project data.
• Communicate the need for schedule adjustment as needed and make necessary updates at the direction of the project leads.
• Responsible for initial budget set-up and improvement of standard operating process for budget control across all phases of development within the organization’s established project management tool.
• Monitor schedule and budget variance.
• Create, maintain, distribute, and evaluate reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely data updates.
• Perform regular project milestone time series analyses to identify trends and patterns integral in forecasting.
• Conduct analyses to evaluate portfolio health.
• Support scenario modeling and portfolio forecasting to inform strategic planning and capital allocation.
• Assist in preparing materials for internal presentations, board reviews, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of standardized portfolio management processes and tools.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities across the portfolio to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

SQL

Asana

Job description

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a data-driven and strategic Associate, Portfolio Analytics to support the management and optimization of our utility-scale solar development portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role will be instrumental in tracking project performance, analyzing portfolio-level trends, and supporting investment decisions across a growing pipeline of solar and storage assets. This position reports to the Director, Project Controls, and will periodically be required to fulfill some aspects of that role in the Director’s absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyze the performance of solar development projects across various stages.


• Iterate on standard operating procedures for schedule creation and management.


• Create long and short-term analyses, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.


• Consult with internal development team on schedule progress and accuracy of financial project data.


• Communicate the need for schedule adjustment as needed and make necessary updates at the direction of the project leads.


• Responsible for initial budget set-up and improvement of standard operating process for budget control across all phases of development within the organization’ s established project management tool.


• Monitor schedule and budget variance.


• Create, maintain, distribute, and evaluate reports and dashboards.


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely data updates.


• Perform regular project milestone time series analyses to identify trends and patterns integral in forecasting.


• Conduct analyses to evaluate portfolio health.


• Support scenario modeling and portfolio forecasting to inform strategic planning and capital allocation.


• Assist in preparing materials for internal presentations, board reviews, and external stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development of standardized portfolio management processes and tools.


• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities across the portfolio to improve efficiency and outcomes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year Bachelor's degree.


• 2-4 years of experience in project management and data analysis, preferably in utility-scale renewable energy.


• Experience contributing to the development and maintenance of project schedules.


• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (specifically Excel and Power Point).


• Proficient in Power BI and similar data visualization tools.


• Understanding of scheduling practices and terminology.


• Experience with Site Tracker, Primavera P6, MS teams, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar software.


• Knowledge of utility-scale solar and storage development life cycle.


• Experience with cost management and analysis.


• Familiarity with agile PM methodologies is a plus.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.


• Experience in relational databases or SQL is a plus.


• PMI-CAPM certification is a plus.

#LI- Hybrid

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.