Business Development Analyst

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary: (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Business Development Analysts are charged with monitoring, analyzing and improving the Corporate business. Will accomplish this by conducting research, interpreting data and making recommendations based on their findings. The Analyst will support the Manager/Director or VP level for the Corporate Development Group and will contribute to team in proposal development and customer presentations. Focus is on analyzing market data, financial models, preparing presentations for meetings with counterparties and fielding communications on behalf of Corporate Development leads. This requires the use of market and industry knowledge already gained in the field, along with analytical and communication skills. Responsible for supporting the Team in identifying and securing prospects and advancing the development of the group’s energy projects to construction-ready status. Performs market, regulatory, land, financial and other research, analysis and reporting as requested.

Job Scope

- General knowledge.

- Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.

- Basic familiarity with knowledge area, staff, technologies, services, and practices.

Decision Making & Innovation

- Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.

- Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area as well as others

Work Complexity & Independent Judgement

- Works on problems of defined scope

- Work often consists of routine tasks, but normally under the direction of management.

Self-Management & Leadership

- General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

- May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field; MBA preferred or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

- Typically requires 1-3 years experience with strong analytic, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

- Basic knowledge of energy project development

Additional Calpine Information

- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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