Scout Clean Energy, LLC
Senior Associate, Origination
Scout Clean Energy, LLC, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
We are looking for aSeniorAssociate to join the Origination team. Our team matches the perfectofftakerwith our wind, solar, and storage projects. To do that, we build andmaintaina lot of connections so we can share our renewable energy projects with utilities, C&Is, retailers, and othersin the Unites States. We share our projects through bilateral discussions andrespondingto RFPs.
Youwill be a core member of ourWestOrigination team,andtheposition willfocusonthe SPP, Desert Southwest, and Mountain West markets.On theWestOrigination team,you willbe responsible forcultivating client relationships,overseeing RFP and bilateral outreach proposals, andmaintainingour market intelligence. Each day will incorporate both proactive and responsive activities across a range of projects, clients, and deals.
You will report to theSeniorDirector of Origination and work closely with other members of the Origination team, including thelead of theWestOrigination team. You will collaborate extensively with team members across the company as Scout continues to grow our wind, solar, and storage pipeline.
Responsibilities You are a deal-oriented, analytically minded professional who likes to work with a wide range of people and is passionate about the ways that renewable energy will make the world a better place.Your primary role will be to supporttheWestOrigination team. Here are all the responsibilitieswe’lltrust you with:
RFP Responses/Bilateral Offers
Lead the origination of late-stage projects.
Process RFPs by adding them to a tracker,proposingresponse decisionsduring a team call, and sharing with the company via email and meetings.
Develop an RFP response schedule for larger lift proposal effortsand share that schedule with teams.
Work with the various applicable teams to help prepare a response includingdevelopment, finance,structuringand legal.
Prepare proposals for RFP responses and bilateral agreementstoutilities, C&Is,retailersand others.
Manage the Know Your Customer process.
Support the maintenance ofan up-to-date proposal response templateand other team templates.
Submit best-in-class proposals on time.
Summarize and conduct analysis on our offers.
Prepare forand leadshortlist meetings.
Market Intelligence
Support our market intelligence efforts by communicating any market intelligence gained from discussionswith brokers, conferences, industrygroupsand other sources.
Maintain market packet(s), through a deep dive intothemarket andexpertisein that market, specifically related to offtake opportunities
Market Readiness
Participate in our market readiness process andlead ready-to-market calls.
Stay up to date on our late-stage projects that may be ready tomarketincluding completing offtake analyses.
Connections
Leverage your existing network in the renewable energy space and build your network by attending conferences andparticipatingin organizations on behalf of the Origination team.
Propose ideas on ways to make new connections.Be creative and active in building our network and relationships.
General
Follow our Origination team’s processes and procedures to ensure consistency across the team and suggest updates and refinements to the processes to make them better.
Deep dive into theexciting challenges in the western markets, including western market formation. Be willing to put on your investigator hat, be curious,work across the organization to get subject matter expert inputand propose pathways and solutions for our projects.
To be a great fit for this role, you have:
ABachelor’sdegree, preferably related to Renewable Energy and Sustainability, with an outstanding academic record
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an origination, structuring, or relevant business development role withintheutility-scale renewable energysector
Knowledge of power marketingand existing connections you canleveragewithutilities, C&Is, retailers, and brokers
And you are:
A great communicator, in emails, PPT slides, on meetings, at a conference, on a phone call, in person in the office.
Organized.
Meticulous because you agree that details matter.
Curious and you ask questions; you quickly apply lessons learned in one area to other work areas.
Creative and enjoy solving problems by working across the organization to develop a solution.
Socially intelligent and can respond to colleagues, potentialofftakers, and other collaborators based on the vibe of the discussion.
Excited about working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
Able to prioritize and deliver top-quality work products in multiple areas without direct supervision.
Successfullyable toleveragingtheexpertiseof multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
In addition,you’llneed to be:
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Salesforce is a bonus.
Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.
Willing and available to travel as needed, up to 10- 20%, primarily to conferences to help support the Origination team’s mission.
Timeline and Location We will review resumes for this role on an ongoing basis with a start date as soon as possible.
Our ideal candidateis located inBoulder, CO or would be willing to relocate to the Boulder areain order tocommute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
Scout’s Values
Mission-Orientation.High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’sstatedmission.
Teamwork.Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
Safety.Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
Integrity.Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
Initiative.Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
Intelligence.Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups
We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry.Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Invitation to Veterans
Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout 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.
Target basesalary: $95,000 - $110,000(Negotiable for the right candidate)
Attractive bonus potential.
Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k)match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.
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Youwill be a core member of ourWestOrigination team,andtheposition willfocusonthe SPP, Desert Southwest, and Mountain West markets.On theWestOrigination team,you willbe responsible forcultivating client relationships,overseeing RFP and bilateral outreach proposals, andmaintainingour market intelligence. Each day will incorporate both proactive and responsive activities across a range of projects, clients, and deals.
You will report to theSeniorDirector of Origination and work closely with other members of the Origination team, including thelead of theWestOrigination team. You will collaborate extensively with team members across the company as Scout continues to grow our wind, solar, and storage pipeline.
Responsibilities You are a deal-oriented, analytically minded professional who likes to work with a wide range of people and is passionate about the ways that renewable energy will make the world a better place.Your primary role will be to supporttheWestOrigination team. Here are all the responsibilitieswe’lltrust you with:
RFP Responses/Bilateral Offers
Lead the origination of late-stage projects.
Process RFPs by adding them to a tracker,proposingresponse decisionsduring a team call, and sharing with the company via email and meetings.
Develop an RFP response schedule for larger lift proposal effortsand share that schedule with teams.
Work with the various applicable teams to help prepare a response includingdevelopment, finance,structuringand legal.
Prepare proposals for RFP responses and bilateral agreementstoutilities, C&Is,retailersand others.
Manage the Know Your Customer process.
Support the maintenance ofan up-to-date proposal response templateand other team templates.
Submit best-in-class proposals on time.
Summarize and conduct analysis on our offers.
Prepare forand leadshortlist meetings.
Market Intelligence
Support our market intelligence efforts by communicating any market intelligence gained from discussionswith brokers, conferences, industrygroupsand other sources.
Maintain market packet(s), through a deep dive intothemarket andexpertisein that market, specifically related to offtake opportunities
Market Readiness
Participate in our market readiness process andlead ready-to-market calls.
Stay up to date on our late-stage projects that may be ready tomarketincluding completing offtake analyses.
Connections
Leverage your existing network in the renewable energy space and build your network by attending conferences andparticipatingin organizations on behalf of the Origination team.
Propose ideas on ways to make new connections.Be creative and active in building our network and relationships.
General
Follow our Origination team’s processes and procedures to ensure consistency across the team and suggest updates and refinements to the processes to make them better.
Deep dive into theexciting challenges in the western markets, including western market formation. Be willing to put on your investigator hat, be curious,work across the organization to get subject matter expert inputand propose pathways and solutions for our projects.
To be a great fit for this role, you have:
ABachelor’sdegree, preferably related to Renewable Energy and Sustainability, with an outstanding academic record
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an origination, structuring, or relevant business development role withintheutility-scale renewable energysector
Knowledge of power marketingand existing connections you canleveragewithutilities, C&Is, retailers, and brokers
And you are:
A great communicator, in emails, PPT slides, on meetings, at a conference, on a phone call, in person in the office.
Organized.
Meticulous because you agree that details matter.
Curious and you ask questions; you quickly apply lessons learned in one area to other work areas.
Creative and enjoy solving problems by working across the organization to develop a solution.
Socially intelligent and can respond to colleagues, potentialofftakers, and other collaborators based on the vibe of the discussion.
Excited about working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties.
Able to prioritize and deliver top-quality work products in multiple areas without direct supervision.
Successfullyable toleveragingtheexpertiseof multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
In addition,you’llneed to be:
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Salesforce is a bonus.
Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.
Willing and available to travel as needed, up to 10- 20%, primarily to conferences to help support the Origination team’s mission.
Timeline and Location We will review resumes for this role on an ongoing basis with a start date as soon as possible.
Our ideal candidateis located inBoulder, CO or would be willing to relocate to the Boulder areain order tocommute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
Scout’s Values
Mission-Orientation.High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’sstatedmission.
Teamwork.Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
Safety.Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
Integrity.Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
Initiative.Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
Intelligence.Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups
We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry.Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Invitation to Veterans
Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout 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.
Target basesalary: $95,000 - $110,000(Negotiable for the right candidate)
Attractive bonus potential.
Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k)match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.
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