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Sr. Associate or Manager, Development Strategy

Avantus
Posted April 24, 2025

San Diego, California

Solar Energy

$123,220 - $144,965

Full Time

Job Description

The Sr. Associate or Manager, Development Strategy at Avantus will work closely with the Chief Development Officer to enhance the development program for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, involving strategic planning, financial analysis, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Aid CDO with creation and management of greenfield development strategy and execution
  • Manage research, collaboration, and writing reports or presentations on complex topics
  • Prepare financial analysis to support project and portfolio decisions
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration, monitoring expenditures
  • Create and manage annual KPIs and Business Plan targets
  • Perform and manage complex planning projects, research, and analysis
  • Evaluate project progress, viability, regulatory impact, and financial returns
  • Refine prospecting tool for early-stage projects
  • Collaborate to optimize projects and assumptions for better financial returns
  • Manage market and competitive analyses
  • Track project progress and stage gate process
  • Enhance effectiveness and transparency of Development team processes
  • Participate in critical development decisions impacting projects and business
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses for decision making
  • Prepare for Risk Committee and Investment Committee approvals
  • Facilitate teams on priority strategies and issues with the CDO
  • Assist with strategic development initiatives or special projects
  • Organize and execute company projects outside regular duties

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the solar and battery energy storage industry, with knowledge of project development, transmission, financial modeling, regulatory affairs, and power market dynamics.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations.
  • Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
  • Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management.
  • Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with staff, officials and stakeholders and to resolve complaints.
  • Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal materials.
  • Ability to manage and conduct in-person and virtual public participation activities, meetings and hearings.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401k matching
  • Comprehensive medical plan options
  • Comprehensive dental plan options
  • Flexible PTO
  • Base salary range of 123,220 - 144,965 USD

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