Senior Business Development Analyst

Root Edge; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-driven bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Root Edge, located in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Business Development Analyst to support origination and acquisition teams in a dynamic role. This position requires at least one year of analytical experience, strong financial modeling skills in Excel, and familiarity with renewable energy or project finance concepts. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate findings clearly to various stakeholders. The company offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and considers relocation on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in renewable energy or project finance.
• Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with project finance concepts and key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Build and run financial models to evaluate project viability.
• Support investment thesis development and due diligence.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Sensitivity analysis

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, renewable energy, or a related field

Tools

Excel

CRM tools

Job description

About the Company

A leading renewable energy company with a national footprint is growing its Business Development team. The company develops, acquires, and manages utility-scale and community solar projects across key U.S. markets and is known for its financial innovation and strong execution track record.

The Opportunity

This is an analytical role at the center of the company's deal activity. The Business Development Analyst supports origination and acquisition teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial screening through closing. The right candidate brings at least one year of relevant experience and is ready to contribute independently from day one.

Responsibilities

Build and run financial models to evaluate project viability and assess risk through sensitivity analysis. Support investment thesis development, opportunity screening, and due diligence across active markets. Conduct market research and develop price forecasts, including challenging third-party reports and contributing to a company-wide market view. Track leads and produce pipeline reports using internal project management and CRM tools. Communicate analytical findings clearly to sales, senior leadership, and external partners including consultants and engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, renewable energy, or a related field. One to two years of experience in renewable energy, project finance, infrastructure, or a comparable analytical role. Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency. Familiarity with project finance concepts and key performance indicators. Background in solar, community solar, or clean energy development is a meaningful plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation

Competitive base salary with a performance-driven bonus target. Sign-on flexibility available for strong candidates. Relocation considered on a case-by-case basis.