The Sr. Market Research Analyst will be expected to work with our sales team on research and analysis of markets and competitive information and provide meaningful insights in a professional format.

A power industry educational/professional background is highly preferred, as the candidate must understand both the fundamentals of energy generation (output, heat rate, emissions, etc.) as well as how these performance specifications are valued by our customers.

A thorough understanding of generation technologies in the power industry is required, including the ability to research key power industry data, a general understanding of production cost models (such as PROMOD, Plexos, or Aurora), and key value creation approaches that utilities, IPPs, and developers take towards power projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Sales & Marketing teams to engage customers and better understand their product needs driven by market conditions (i.e. utilities, independent power producers, or project developers) and evaluate areas of opportunity for sales and services
• Collaborate with the proposal team to help facilitate a winning strategy based on customer product needs and evaluation techniques
• Maintain, update, utilize, and report results from existing databases and models, including life cycle cost models, dispatch models, as well as for strategic planning purposes, internal studies, and external publications
• Create customer-specific models to support the decision for which GT products to offer into new power project bids as well as analyze performance levels consistent with customer evaluation criteria
• Assist on the creation of other models to support analysis of products in the energy markets, including new EPA regulatory requirements, evolving deregulated market structures, and impacts from volatility in fuel markets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field from college or university and at least 4-7 years related experience and/or training.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Excel and experience with cost modeling a must (life cycle cost models, discounted cash flow models, etc.). Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills preferred. Fundamental proficiency and understanding of production cost models (such as PROMOD, Plexos, Aurora, or other models)

-Would prefer Spanish speaking since the candidate will be supporting Latin America, but not required.