Strategic Planning Analyst - Renewable Energy & Projects

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid paternal leave

Retirement plan with matching

Bonus

Job summary

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC, a leading independent power producer, seeks an Analyst, Strategy & Planning to deliver accurate corporate reporting, insightful management presentations, and cross-functional project support across development, construction, and operations. You will interact with senior leadership and translate complex data into clear insights.

The role is based in Houston, TX with hybrid work (4 days in office, Fridays remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, tax, project finance, consulting, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. renewable energy tax credit frameworks (ITC/PTC) and safe harbor concepts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a complex project portfolio
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, or storage projects preferred
• Exposure to construction or project development lifecycle phases preferred
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular reports covering development pipeline, project milestones, and capital deployment
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and cycle time through automation and process enhancements
• Standardize workflows, templates, and documentation practices to ensure consistency in tracking
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce compliance risk
• Stay informed on evolving IRS guidance, regulatory updates, and industry best practices related to renewable energy tax credits
• Build executive-ready materials for senior management and the Board (portfolio updates, market outlooks, investment committee memos, strategic reviews)
• Distill complex analysis into concise narratives, visualizations, and recommendations; present findings in leadership meetings and cross-functional forums
• Coordinate inputs across Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Operations, Finance and Commercial groups
• Work directly with Procurement to track major equipment orders
• Monitor contract execution, deposits, and delivery schedules tied to project tax credit eligibility
• Maintain a centralized view for Development of equipment allocation and supporting compliance documentation
• Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC, a leading independent power producer, seeks an Analyst, Strategy & Planning to deliver accurate corporate reporting, insightful management presentations, and cross-functional project support across development, construction, and operations. You will interact with senior leadership and translate complex data into clear insights.

The role is based in Houston, TX with hybrid work (4 days in office, Fridays remote).