Market Intelligence & Strategy, Senior Specialist

Are you interested in energy and electricity? Would you like to be part of a team advancing renewable energy? If so, Vestas is looking for someone like you to join the team. As a Market Intelligence & Strategy Senior Specialist, you will gain cross-functional experience, high visibility, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking team.

Our knowledge of the market, our partnerships, and our curiosity help guide Vestas North America's strategy. Our team brings together knowledge of markets, policy, data analytics, and economics to deliver useful insights, tools, and project management support across all areas of the North American business unit. We support areas including Turbine & Service Sales, Public Affairs, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, and Operations. As a collaborative, cross-functional team, we take on the wide range of challenges and opportunities that define the clean energy market.

Responsibilities:

Overview: The Senior Specialist for Market Intelligence & Strategy is the team's lead for federal policy analysis and project management of strategic initiatives. The Senior Specialist plays a critical role in enabling Vestas AME to thoroughly understand federal policies and their impact to Vestas and the wind industry at large. The Senior Specialist is responsible for leading the broader MIS team in terms of all policy matters, including directing the work of other MIS colleagues and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Federal Policy: Analyze federal policy including legislation, executive orders and IRS guidelines, as well as manage external engagements with consultants and legal firms to develop a deep understanding of policies and the impacts to Vestas, our customers, and our competitors. Educate internal stakeholders on policy developments and lead cross-functional teams to activate stakeholders to develop Vestas' policy positions and react to policy outcomes. Participate on ACP and CanREA subcommittees as necessary and in collaboration with Public Affairs and Steelhead.

Policy Leadership: Potential to grow policy scope of the Market Intelligence team over time. Expectation is that this person will form an opinion on the policy gaps and opportunities for Vestas and help to scope potential team growth. This role has future leadership opportunities on the team for any additional policy roles that could be added. 

Project Management of Strategic Initiatives: Manage strategy initiatives and serve as project manager as needed. Example strategy initiatives: market share growth in the Canadian market, development of leadership offsites, contribution to AME Regional Business Plan.

RFP and Demand Tracking: Track RFPs issued by load serving entities to inform sales of upcoming opportunities for Vestas' customers seeking offtake. Develop presentations on RFPs including an overview of Vestas and competitors in collaboration with Value Engineering, Siting, and Transportation. Monitor overall load growth, including electrification and data center demand. Review utility Integrated Resource Plans and energy-related datasets regularly.

General: Serve as a go-to individual for market knowledge and analysis needs covering the U.S. and Canada. Support business development efforts through pitch deck creation, research, data analysis and customer engagements.

Some travel will be required, 5-10%

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Masters-level education
• 5 - 10 years of related professional experience.
• Deep understanding of federal policies affecting the renewable energy sector
• Experience in state-level policy or the regulatory environment
• Effective communication skills with a background in speaking to broad audiences, including executives, customers, and participants at industry gatherings.

COMPETENCIES

• Compelling communicator who can distill key items into clear and concise written deliverables and explain complex concepts to a wide variety of audiences. Experienced in creating compelling visualizations that can be presented in Microsoft Powerpoint. 
• Skilled in cross-functional alignment, stakeholder, and project management. Capable of leading specialized teams / task forces. 
• Strategic thinker who identifies gaps and opportunities for the business.
• Functions well with minimal oversight, managing tasks and acting on business gaps and opportunities. Takes responsibility for deliverables with high quality and timeliness.
• Works effectively across Public Affairs, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Strategy, Finance, Operations, and Global stakeholders.

Problem Solving and Analysis

• Methodical, structured approach to breaking down complex questions.
• Ability to synthesize disparate information into coherent insights.

WHAT WE OFFER

As part of the Vestas team, you’ll receive pay that is competitive along with one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; flexible time off; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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