RESPONSIBILITIES
Overview: The Specialist for Market Intelligence & Strategy is the team's anchor for federal policy analysis, tracking demand for wind, and project management of strategic initiatives. The Specialist plays a critical role in enabling Vestas AME to thoroughly understand federal policies and their impact to Vestas and the wind industry at large.
- Federal Policy: Analyze federal policy including legislation, executive orders, IRS guidelines, as well as external legal and consultant interpretations of policies to develop deep understanding of policies and the impacts to Vestas, our customers, and our competitors. Educate internal stakeholders on policy developments and lead cross-functional teams to activate stakeholders to develop Vestas' policy positions and react to policy outcomes. Participate on ACP and CanREA subcommittees as necessary and in collaboration with Public Affairs and Steelhead.
- RFP Overviews: Track RFPs issued by load serving entities to inform sales of upcoming opportunities for Vestas' customers seeking offtake. Develop presentations on RFPs including an overview of Vestas and competitors in collaboration with Value Engineering, Siting, and Transportation.
- Demand Tracking: Monitor overall load growth, including electrification and data center demand. Review utility Integrated Resource Plans and energy-related datasets regularly.
- Project Management of Strategic Initiatives: Manage strategy execution initiatives and serve as project manager as needed. Example strategy initiatives: market share growth in the Canadian market, development of leadership offsites, contribution to AME Regional Business Plan.
- General: Serve as a go-to individual for market knowledge and analysis needs covering the U.S. and Canada. Support business development efforts through pitch deck creation, research, data analysis and customer engagements.
- Travel may be required, 5-10%
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or Masters-level education; education in public policy, energy, or economics.
- 5+ years of professional experience.
- Demonstrates clear willingness to learn, willingness to adjust, and is able to manage tasks on their own.
- Energy industry experience and a basic understanding of energy markets and policy.
- Energy industry experience or a basic understanding of energy markets and policy.
- Technical familiarity / knowledge of wind turbines.
COMPETENCIES
- Communication and Collaboration
- Compelling communicator who can distill key items into clear and concise written deliverables and explain complex concepts to a wide variety of audiences.
- Experienced in creating compelling visualizations using Microsoft Powerpoint. Experience using other data visualization tools such as BI.
- Skilled in cross-functional alignment, stakeholder and project management
- Works effectively across Public Affairs, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Global stakeholders.
- Takes responsibility for deliverables with high quality and timeliness.
Problem Solving and Analysis
- Methodical, structured approach to breaking down complex questions.
- Ability to synthesize disparate information into coherent insights.
WHAT WE OFFER
As part of the Vestas team, you'll receive pay that is competitive along with one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; flexible time off; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.
