Senior Development Analyst

**Job Description:****Overview**Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.**Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Development****Overview**Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in the U.S. renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under-construction wind, solar, and storage projects across the country. Formerly a division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and poised for significant growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios.Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to building a resilient, carbon-free energy future. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.**Summary**Deriva Energy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Senior Analyst, Renewable Energy Development** to support the execution of solar and hybrid solar + storage projects across the United States.In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Director of Solar Development and cross-functional teams to evaluate new opportunities, perform market analysis, coordinate project due diligence, assist in moving projects through the development lifecycle, and support strategy efforts across the team.This position offers exposure to all aspects of mid to late stage renewable project developmentfrom community engagement and permitting to offtake support and financingproviding a strong foundation for a long-term career in clean energy development.**Key Responsibilities****Project Support & Coordination*** Assist in managing the project development process, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants on permitting, interconnection, community and stakeholder engagement* Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely execution and compliance with internal milestones**Strategy and Market Analysis*** Conduct market research and data analysis to identify new solar and storage development opportunities in target regions* Support competitive assessments of renewable project sites, policy environments, and market trends to inform strategic development decisions**Stakeholder Engagement*** Coordinate with landowners, permitting agencies, and community stakeholders to support successful project development* Prepare materials and summaries for meetings with regulatory bodies, local officials, and community partners**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Work with teams across development, engineering, finance, legal, and construction to move projects through key milestones* Provide analytical and administrative support for contract negotiations, permitting filings, and interconnection requests**Continuous Improvement*** Identify and implement improvement initiatives to help create a more efficient and repeatable development process. Evangelize and drive adoption of existing productivity tools such as MS Planner, Tollgate Reviews, and PBAs**Reporting & Documentation*** Maintain accurate project records, development tracking tools, and performance metrics* Support preparation of management reports, presentation decks, and status updates**Basic Qualifications*** Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field* Three (3) years or more relevant work experience**Desired Qualifications*** Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field* Three (3) years or more of experience in renewable energy, project finance, consulting, or related field* Experience in utility-scale renewable energy development, project finance, or energy market analysis* Working knowledge of project development stages, including permitting, interconnection, and offtake structures* Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques for infrastructure or energy projects* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment* Exposure to regulatory policies, wholesale power markets, and renewable energy incentives* Proficiency in GIS, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), or project management software a plus* Collaborative mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude**Working Conditions*** This role is based in **Charlotte, NC**.* Up to **2550% travel** should be anticipated for site visits, stakeholder meetings, and periodic visits to the companys Charlotte headquarters**Benefits*** Health Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* 401(k) with matching* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave**Additional Information:**Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.At Deriva Energy, our mission is to advance the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future and create value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders. We are proud to have some of the most talented, dedicated and knowledgeable people in the industry. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences help create a dynamic and exciting workplace that delivers great results every day.We believe fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business success, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across our company. We know that the best ideas come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any category protected by law.Deriva Energy participates in #J-18808-Ljbffr