What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Strategy Analyst position at vst?
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary In this highly visible and dynamic role, the Sr Innovation Strategy Analyst will work on special projects that support Vistra’s Corporate Innovation Strategy. Vistra’s Innovation Strategy team is responsible for researching, analyzing, recommending, and leading innovation projects that keep Vistra at the forefront of emerging technologies. This role will play a critical part in analyzing business opportunities, supporting strategic projects, and delivering high-quality insights to senior leadership. Job Description Key Accountabilities •Conduct market analysis, research, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making related to innovation opportunities. •Organize and synthesize market, competitor, and project data – particularly in the energy sector (power, utilities, or midstream). •Coordinate innovation pipeline of early-stage market opportunities and partner with internal and external stakeholders to move projects through stage gate process. •Evaluate early-stage start-ups and leverage venture capital partnerships to scout, incubate, and commercialize transformational technologies. •Develop levelized cost models to evaluate new power generation technologies. •Develop executive-level presentations and materials in PowerPoint. •Track and report on innovation budget and maintain forecast in partnership with planning team and innovation working groups. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. •Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations, producing actionable outputs with minimal direction. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements •Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Business, or related field preferred). •Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience. •Experience in any of the following areas is required: corporate development/strategy, investment banking, management consulting, private equity/venture capital, innovation strategy, or related field •Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to create complex financial models and clear, compelling presentations. •Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. •Self-starter mindset with the proven ability to work independently and thrive in uncertain or evolving environments. •Familiarity with the energy industry (preferably power generation, utilities, or midstream) is preferred. Key Metrics •Quality of presentations, whitepapers, and other materials •Efficient and timely analysis and reporting regarding innovation and early-stage market opportunities •Efficient and timely reporting of technology/market trends •Cost management to budget •Create and foster an environment of continuous education and development for internal and external team members #LI-Hybrid #LI-ND1 Job Family Corp Dev & Planning Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.