Energy Program Operations Analyst

STEM; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of clean energy innovation as an Energy Program Operations Analyst. In this dynamic role, you will support the execution of utility contracts and demand response programs, ensuring operational excellence across various teams. Collaborate with experts in energy and software technology to design and implement scalable processes that drive efficiency and performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of renewable energy systems. If you're passionate about sustainability and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Full Health Benefits

401k on First Day

12 Paid Holidays

Flexible Time-Off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in energy or utility industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational deliverables for Grid and Demand Response programs.
• Create tools in Python and SQL to automate processes.

Skills

Excel Modeling

Python

SQL

Quantitative Analysis

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Experience in Renewables

Tools

Salesforce.com

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

About Stem
Stem (NYSE: STEM) is a global leader in AI-enabled software and services that enable its customers to plan, deploy, and operate clean energy assets. The company offers a complete set of solutions that transform how solar and energy storage projects are developed, built, and operated, including an integrated suite of software and edge products, and full lifecycle services from a team of leading experts. More than 16,000 global customers rely on Stem to maximize the value of their clean energy projects and portfolios. Learn more athttp://www.stem.com.

Stem's culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation to include experience, personality, communication, workstyles, and more. At our core, Stem is at the momentous intersection of clean energy and software technology where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge to make the inclusive culture we have today. Together, we are turning old school thoughts about software and energy into progressive, collaborative, and innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will be collaborating with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, thought-leading executives and more from a range of backgrounds. This intersection of ideas, beliefs, and skills is what makes us unique enough to lead the world's largest network of digitally connected energy storage systems.

Job Description:

As an Energy Program Operations Analyst, you will support Stem's business activities with regards to Grid and Demand Response programs and utility contracts. The primary focus of the position is to assist in the execution of Stem's utility contracts and demand response programs, with a focus on operational excellence. As a member of the Energy Programs team, you will work closely with multiple internal groups and be exposed to Stem's business, end to end. This effort includes process design and implementation, contract compliance, reporting, technical modeling and settlement activities. You will support strategic plans on how to design, implement, and scale DR programs within the company and with external stakeholders. You must demonstrate a blend of business, technical, and executional expertise. You will be comfortable working with all departments within the company from Sales to Product Development and Analytics, along with external utility partners. You will report into the Grid Service Program Management team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage program operational deliverables and deadlines and ensure the successful and on time submission of required materials for Stem's Grid and Demand Response programs
• Draft, document, implement, and improve scalable processes across functional teams to manage the customer enrollment, portfolio performance validation, and financial settlement and billing for utility programs
• Create and execute tools (in Python, Excel or SQL, as appropriate) to automate or simplify manual processes and procedures and reduce overall operational errors
• Identify and communicate risks in operations and processes; and assist in developing and adopting mitigation strategies
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial activities: organize all relevant data, create billing statements, as well as monitor and verify utility and vendor payments
• Assist in developing and tracking KPI performance metrics for Stem's energy storage systems participating in various programs/markets and communicating to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage incoming requests, program updates, and ad-hoc transactional tasks as necessary
• Support operational initiatives as needed and identify and execute opportunities to increase the level of automation of current processes
• Support Business Development, Sales and other development efforts on behalf of Programs team , as needed

Requirements:

• Technical experience with advanced Excel modeling and programming or use of analytic tools like Python and R
• Strong quantitative analytic skills with demonstrated proficiency with technical concepts
• Project planning experience with ability to plan, prioritize, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to multi-task with willingness to take on wide variety of tasks, both exciting and sometimes routine
• Ability to learn quickly and produce quality work under tight deadlines
• Ability to track and summarize project and operations status
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented personality, demanding high quality performance from self and colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in the energy and/or utility industry

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical, quantitative or business discipline preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in renewables, battery storage, or demand-response participation
• Wholesale market experience in power markets such as PJM or NYISO is preferred
• Prior experience working with large sets of data and data analysis using Python, SQL, Salesforce.com, JIRA, Tableau and reporting tools a plus

Job Location

• Remote; Eastern time zone preferred

Salary Range$90,560.00 - $135,840.00

What We Offer:

At Stem, you will work in a growing, innovative, mission-driven company with talented colleagues that have a passion for building renewable energy systems.Stem offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive set of benefits to support the health and wellness of our employee including:

• A competitive compensation package, including eligibility for a bonus or commission based on the role, and equity
• Full health benefits on the first day of employment (several medical plan options-HDHP and PPO, dental plans, FSA/HSA-with employer contribution, employer paid vision/LTD/STD/Life, variety of voluntary coverage)
• 401k (pre- or post-tax) on first day of employment
• 12 paid calendar holidays per year
• Flexible time-off

Learn More

To learn more about Stem, visit our stem.com where you'll find information about our solutions, technology, partners, case studies, resources, latest news and more. Here are some relevant links:

• Company Overview
• Newsroom
• Case Studies
• LinkedIn

Stem, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.