American Electric Power

Energy Business Development Analyst (Associate - Mid) | NEW GENERATION RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

American Electric Power$75K — $109K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • Minimum two years of energy sector experience in business development or financial strategy.
  • Fundamental knowledge of renewable generation economics and performance characteristics.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with diverse personnel, including executives.

Responsibilities

  • Perform financial modeling to evaluate investment viability.
  • Collaborate with internal and external experts to refine analyses.
  • Research current technologies and trends in power generation.
  • Maintain a database of technology pricing and market developments.
  • Support due diligence activities related to new generation resources.
  • Model customer preferences for product development.
  • Develop presentations and communication materials for various audiences.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentive.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Pension plan participation.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Vacation and paid time off.
  • Educational assistance for professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
07-05-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for conducting analysis and collaborating with business unit experts to develop new regulated business models. Perform financial modeling to analyze various scenarios of renewable and new technology build plans across the AEP footprint. Support company planning processes around the identification, analysis, and pre-screening of system and customer needs with a focus on modular generation and resiliency focused resources. Continually look for connections between existing plans, customer needs, technology attributes and regulatory paradigms to add incremental value and increase the likelihood of project success.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform financial modeling of investments and assess how they fit within the context of current and future operating company plans and customer needs.

Interface with various operating company and Service Corp experts, suppliers, and customers, to refine analyses.

Stay abreast of current technologies and market participants in the power generation sector.

Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge and database of technology pricing, trends, and risks. In addition, maintain active summary of developers in the new generation market along with status of applications for new projects in the RTO (PJM & SPP) interconnection queues.

Assist and coordinate as necessary due diligence activities associated with the addition of generation resources, including coordination with internal and external subject matter experts, tracking and documenting due diligence materials, and providing summary reports as requested to management.

Gather information and model customer preferences to assist in the development of new products and services.

Develop presentations, reports, and other internal and external communication tools to convey the detailed aspects of our plans to audiences across a wide range of backgrounds.

Support the regulatory approval process as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Energy Business Development Analyst (mid-level) (grade 7): Base Salary = $88K - $109K

Energy Business Development Analyst Associate (grade 6): Base Salary = $75K - $93K

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of energy sector experience in business development, financial and/or business strategy role.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Fundamental knowledge of performance characteristics and economics of various renewable generation options.

Regulated cost recovery experience a plus. Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.

Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of internal and external personnel is required, including executive-level interaction.

Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors or partners is preferred.

Experience in financial modeling, economic forecasting, or similar analytical experience is a plus. (e.g., Excel, MS Project, ArcGIS, or other analytical tools preferred)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Base Salary: approximately $75K - $109K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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$75K - $109K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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