What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation & Business Development Analyst I position at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives?
Summary Description:. The Innovation & Business Development analyst will work effectively with internal cross-functional teams, external partners, including distribution electric cooperatives and consultant or agency partners, to promote North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives’ efforts to develop beneficial electrification and sustainable programs. Their quantitative and qualitative research and analyses will contribute insight that will be used to develop strategies to drive business development.
Academic and Trade Qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required in Economics or related field.
Work Experience: 2-3 years of experience with knowledge of utility industry and general economic trends a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as project manager for various projects.
- Gather and analyze data related to NCEMC’s BEST Solutions projects and programs.
- Create presentations and reports that clearly communicate research and results to management
- Support studies of potential business development opportunities
- Develop processes to create efficiencies in tracking business development opportunities and progress against defined goals
- Monitor innovation trends and developments within the electric utility industry, agriculture and transportation
- Collaborate and maintain communication across projects with internal groups including Communications & Marketing, IT, Power Supply, Accounting & Finance, and Government Affairs
- Provides leadership support by staying up to date on trends and topics relevant to the co-op and utility industry; researching industry journals, websites, and subject matter to provide reports and/or presentations, directing the flow of information and communication to maximize efficiency. Works closely with Innovation and Business Development leadership to provide data based on short and long-term strategies
- Develop professional skills and business relationships
- Perform other duties as directed
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge of and interest in energy services and new technologies, with an eye for the long-term and an ability to weigh various interests within an analysis.
Abilities and Skills:
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Ability to use analytical skills and critical thinking to identify opportunities, risks, and solutions
- Outstanding collaboration skills and ability to build strong working relationships across internal and external teams.
- Exceptional time-management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced working environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Project a plus
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Relationships and Contacts:
Reports to: Vice President of Innovation and Business Development
Working Conditions:
Normal working conditions, including some travel.
Company Profile: NCEMC (http://ncemcs.com/about/ncemc.htm) is one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the nation and is the power supplier for most of the state's member cooperatives. NCEMC acquires the power it sells to its member cooperatives in a number of ways, including asset ownership and Purchased Power Agreements.
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.
