Job Opportunity: Analyst, Strategy & Planning

About Urban Grid

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to meet America's energy demand. We develop, own, and operate projects that benefit local economies and communities, integrating agrivoltaics for soil health and farmer support. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we operate across the U.S. with a growing portfolio of 12,000 megawatts of development assets. Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully launched five solar projects and are advancing one gigawatt of capacity. Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield, a global leader in renewable power.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Strategy & Planning plays a critical role in supporting Urban Grid’s growth by delivering accurate corporate reporting, insightful management presentations, and spearheading vital cross-functional projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning, this role involves direct interaction with senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights, and enabling decisions that enhance company performance and safeguard project value across development, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

Corporate Reporting & Insights

• Prepare regular reports on the development pipeline, project milestones, and capital deployment.
• Maintain dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and cycle time through automation and process enhancements.
• Standardize workflows, templates, and documentation practices for consistent tracking.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Stay informed on evolving IRS guidance, regulatory updates, and industry best practices for renewable energy tax credits.

Management Presentations & Executive Interface

• Develop executive-ready materials for senior management and the Board, including portfolio updates, market outlooks, and investment committee memos.
• Distill complex analysis into clear narratives, visualizations, and recommendations for leadership meetings and cross-functional forums.
• Coordinate inputs from Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Operations, Finance, and Commercial groups.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work directly with the Procurement department to track major equipment orders (solar modules, turbines, inverters, transformers).
• Monitor contract execution, deposits, and delivery schedules related to project tax credit eligibility.
• Maintain a centralized view for the Development organization of equipment allocation and supporting compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, tax, project finance, consulting, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. renewable energy tax credit frameworks (ITC/PTC) and safe harbor concepts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a complex project portfolio.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, or storage projects is preferred.
• Exposure to construction or project development lifecycle phases is preferred.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and documentation quality.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas (H-1B, L-2) are not available for this position.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including a bonus.