Sr. Director, Project Valuation & Analytics

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical plan

Dental plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.

The Sr. Director, Project Valuation and Analysis will build valuation frameworks, model project economics, and support investment decisions across development, financing, and operations of solar and BESS assets. Collaboration with development, finance, and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8–10+ years in renewable energy finance, infrastructure investing or energy analytics.
• Experience modeling utility-scale solar/BESS projects and knowledge of incentives.
• Experience with project finance, budgeting and forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation and analytics for development, acquisition and financing of projects.
• Build and maintain valuation frameworks for portfolio and decisions.
• Develop detailed financial models for solar and BESS projects.
• Conduct DCF, IRR, NPV and sensitivity analyses.
• Support tax equity, debt financing and investor diligence.
• Prepare investment memos for leadership and committees.
• Mentor analysts and lead valuation and analytics teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Power markets knowledge

FP&A experience

Strategic analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Energy market analytics tools

Job description

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and analytical candidate for the position of Sr. Director, Project Valuation and Analysis. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Executive Vice President, Capital Markets & M&A.
• The Sr. Director, Project Valuation and Analysis at Avantus supports the financial evaluation, modeling, and strategic analytics underlying the development, acquisition, and financing of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role is responsible for building and maintaining valuation frameworks, supporting investment decisions, and providing analytical insights across the project lifecycle, from early-stage development through financing, construction, and operations. This role also carries significant FP&A collaboration, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting needs across the valuation and analytics function.
• The successful candidate will partner closely with development, finance, commercial, and leadership teams to evaluate project economics, support portfolio value optimization, and contribute to capital allocation decisions.
• Lead and support development and oversight of detailed financial models for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Evaluate project economics including revenue modeling, cost assumptions, tax incentives, and financing structures.
• Conduct discounted cash flow (DCF), IRR, and NPV calculation to support investment decisions.
• Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling for power price forecasts, storage dispatch, curtailment, and policy changes.
• Ensure modeling incorporates key incentives such as Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Production Tax Credit (PTC), and other federal/state incentives.
• Build portfolio-level analytics to support capital allocation and strategic planning.
• Evaluate development pipeline performance and identify value optimization opportunities.
• Support decisions on project acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Analyze merchant exposure, contract structures, and storage arbitrage strategies.
• Partner with Development, Origination, Engineering, and Commercial teams to evaluate project viability.
• Provide valuation support for offtake negotiations, including PPAs and capacity agreements.
• Support tax equity, debt financing, and investor diligence processes.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and investment committees.
• Monitor power market dynamics, capacity markets, and storage revenue streams.
• Evaluate impacts of regulatory and policy changes on project economics.
• Integrate third-party market forecasts and internal analytics into valuation frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-performing valuation and analytics team.
• Establish best practices for financial modeling, data governance, and analytical tools.
• Mentor analysts and managers supporting project valuation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8-10+ years of experience in renewable energy finance, infrastructure investing, project development, or energy analytics.
• Significant experience modeling utility-scale renewable energy, or solar and/or BESS projects.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy incentives, project finance, and power markets.
• Experience supporting project acquisitions, financings, or investment committee decisions.
• Advanced financial modeling (Excel or equivalent).
• Experience with energy market analytics tools or datasets.
• Strong understanding of power price forecasting, storage dispatch modeling, and revenue stacking.
• Ability to synthesize complex analytics into clear executive insights.
• FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, preferably within an energy or infrastructure setting, is a plus.
• #LI-Hybrid
• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching ; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
• Pay Range
• $230,000
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• $275,000 USD