Senior Policy Analyst

Intertek CEA; Arlington Heights (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO (vacation / sick time)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek CEA, a technical advisory firm, seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to deliver policy analysis for PV and ESS publications and bespoke consulting engagements. This is a remote role within the United States with opportunities to influence policy narratives for global solar and energy storage markets.

You will lead policy discussions with clients, support a portfolio of research, and act as SME providing market intelligence, contributing to reports and marcom content.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have strong research and analytical skills and should have an understanding of renewable energy policy, ideally on a global basis.
• Applicant must have strong communication skills, including in-person presentation skills and the ability to explain complex policies simply.
• Applicant should have fluency in using PowerPoint to effectively convey information, including making charts to explain data visually.
• Applicant should have a network across key players in the solar and energy storage industries and 2+ years of experience in consulting, market research, or corporate strategy development.
• Applicant should have a deep interest in the details of clean energy and the energy transition.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze key policies that relate to the import, sale, and deployment of solar and battery energy storage products, including providing analysis of the expected market impacts of these policies [CR1]
• Maintain the reputation of Intertek CEA as the preferred partner for global PV/ESS policy-focused advisory services
• Support development/expansion of standard research portfolio and support special projects as required.
• Lead policy discussions during presentation and Q&A sessions for EBR and bespoke clients.
• Support the Consulting team, assuming the role of SME, providing market intelligence/insight to clients during the execution of bespoke deliverables
• Contribute to the policy portion of PV and ESS Supply, Technology and Policy Report (STPR) and any new reports as they are introduced

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

PowerPoint proficiency

Job description

Senior Policy Analyst, PV and Energy Storage Systems – Remote

Intertek CEA, a technical advisory firm helping our clients solve the most complex supply chain, project development, and operational problems by combining market intelligence with deep technical and commercial expertise, is actively seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to join our team in the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the renewable energy sector.

What are we looking for?

As Senior Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for the delivery of policy analysis for CEA’s Solar PV (PV) and Energy Storage System (ESS) service publications and interactive client services, including bespoke consulting engagements.

Salary & Benefits Information

This is a salaried position, with individual compensation packages based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

Core client responsibilities

• Research and analyze key policies that relate to the import, sale, and deployment of solar and battery energy storage products, including providing analysis of the expected market impacts of these policies [CR1]
• Maintain the reputation of Intertek CEA as the preferred partner for global PV/ESS policy-focused advisory services
• Support development/expansion of standard research portfolio and support special projects as required.
• Lead policy discussions during presentation and Q&A sessions for EBR and bespoke clients.
• Support the Consulting team, assuming the role of SME, providing market intelligence/insight to clients during the execution of bespoke deliverables
• Contribute to the policy portion of PV and ESS Supply, Technology and Policy Report (STPR) and any new reports as they are introduced

Internal business processes

• Identify and catalog critical data resources to support recurring analyses
• Maintain internal file systems, including archiving relevant source and process documents appropriately
• Bolster analytical framework using AI tools, including contributing to the establishment and maintenance of safeguards for checking AI‑generated content with other policy team members

Commercial Support

• Build relationships with key clients through both formal and informal engagements
• Support Commercial team with client engagement in virtual sales calls, at industry conferences and road show engagements with subject matter expertise
• Support Marketing by providing content for marcom; be a thought leader (blogs, webinars, papers, panels, trade shows, etc.) with a view on priorities driven by ROI of the marcom activity

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• The applicant must have strong research and analytical skills and should have an understanding of renewable energy policy, ideally on a global basis
• Applicant must have strong communication skills, including in-person presentation skills and the ability to explain complex policies simply
• Applicant should have fluency in using PowerPoint to effectively convey information, including making charts to explain data visually
• Applicant should have a network across key players in the solar and energy storage industries and 2+ years of experience in consulting, market research, or corporate strategy development
• Applicant should have a deep interest in the details of clean energy and the energy transition
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer‑focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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