Research Analyst - US Solar

Wood Mackenzie Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables in Boston is seeking a Research Analyst to expand coverage of Americas distributed solar markets, combining proprietary data with market models to inform clients about trends and policy impacts.

You will conduct original research, write reports, and present findings to clients and industry stakeholders at conferences. 2+ years in solar or renewables and Python/SQL preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical capabilities – both qualitative and quantitative.
• 2+ years in solar or renewable energy industries.
• Experience with data management.
• Strong problem solving, documentation, communication and organization.
• Engaging and able to present to executives and diverse audiences.
• Curiosity about drivers of energy markets.
• Strong listening, critical thinking and writing skills.
• Interest in U.S. residential and commercial solar markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in expanding coverage of Americas distributed solar markets.
• Identify and acquire data sources on Americas solar markets.
• Write research reports on trends, vendors and strategies in solar.
• Present to clients and industry stakeholders at events and conferences.
• Collaborate with peers to support research reports and marketing coverage.
• Work with sales/marketing to generate new sales and scale programs.
• Consult with clients to apply solar research to their business context.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing market analysis

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector‑specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive– we succeed together Trusting– we choose to trust each other Customer committed– we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused– we accelerate change Curious– we turn knowledge into action

Team Profile

This role will serve as part of the Americas Power and Renewables research team team, with a focus on distributed solar markets and competitive landscape trends. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and make a major contribution. Combining propriety data with market simulation tools and models we help our clients understand market trends, the impact of policy changes, and the effectiveness of various business models. Wood Mackenzie directly serves clients who are responsible for the success of their firms’ technology roadmap, competitive positioning, product marketing, and go‑to market strategies.

Role Purpose

Research Analysts conduct original quantitative and qualitative research on the market and deliver analysis through the creation of data services, written reports, virtual and in‑person presentations, and custom research engagements. This role will involve a combination of data collection and analysis with market and policy research to support our team’s coverage of the solar industry broadly. The candidate should have some experience in the solar or renewable energy industries. Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables promotes analysts as industry experts and as such, analysts must be thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small groups of executives. Analysts are expected to take complex, disparate ideas and distil them into simple, provocative concepts.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables leadership in expanding and strengthening coverage of the Americas distributed solar markets
• Identify and acquire data sources, both qualitative and quantitative, on Americas solar markets including but not limited to community solar, solar-plus-storage, and the competitive landscape
• Write research reports regarding trends, vendors and strategies across the solar landscape
• Present to clients and industry stakeholders at trade shows, Wood Mackenzie conferences, and other events
• Collaborate with peers across Wood Mackenzie to support research reports, conferences, marketing services and editorial coverage
• Work directly with sales and marketing via internal and external communications to help generate new sales, build larger programs for existing clients and effectively market research
• Consult with clients to apply Wood Mackenzie’s solar research in the context of their specific business environment, and help solve their problems through inquiry, advisory and other custom research opportunities

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven analytical capabilities – both qualitative and quantitative – and comfort with writing market analysis
• Some experience or background (2+ years) in the solar or renewable energy industries
• Experience with data management. Python and SQL would be preferred, but not required.
• Excellent problem solving, documentation, communication and organization skills, and attention to detail
• An engaging nature, capable of connecting with co‑workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings including giving presentations
• A deep intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles
• Strong listening, critical thinking, presentation and writing skills
• Interest in the major players, current events, and trends in U.S. residential and commercial solar markets

Key Competencies

• Issue identification, problem solving and analysis
• Planning, implementation and control
• Efficiency focused
• Determined and resilient
• Continuous improvement
• Creativity
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Communication
• Personal impact
• Collaboration

We understand the importance of achieving balance between work, family and other life commitments. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements to enable the greatest spectrum of talent to contribute to Wood Mackenzie’s success.

The salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short‑term incentive compensation or commission. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. This base salary maps to the Boston Location.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard‑working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.