Senior Policy Analyst

Intertek Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek Group, a leading quality assurance provider, seeks a Senior Policy Analyst for PV and Energy Storage Systems. This remote US-based role focuses on researching and analyzing solar and energy storage policies, delivering client-ready insights, and supporting policy-focused advisory services.

You will lead policy discussions, collaborate with the consulting team, and contribute to a portfolio of reports and market intelligence that informs strategy for clients in the renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills with understanding of renewable energy policy (global).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex policies simply.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze key policies related to solar and battery energy storage; assess market impacts.
• Maintain Intertek CEA reputation as a policy-focused advisory partner for global PV/ESS.
• Lead policy discussions for clients and SME support on bespoke deliverables.
• Contribute to policy sections of PV/ESS reports and other client deliverables.

Skills

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Public speaking

PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Policy Analyst, PV and Energy Storage Systems - RemoteIntertek 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 Analystto join our team in the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the renewable energy sector.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

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 DiversityIntertek'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 or call (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.