About this opportunity
Wood Mackenzie Inc. lists this Research Analyst - US Solar opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector‑specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.
Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive– we succeed together Trusting– we choose to trust each other Customer committed– we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused– we accelerate change Curious– we turn knowledge into action
Team Profile
This role will serve as part of the Americas Power and Renewables research team team, with a focus on distributed solar markets and competitive landscape trends. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and make a major contribution. Combining propriety data with market simulation tools and models we help our clients understand market trends, the impact of policy changes, and the effectiveness of various business models. Wood Mackenzie directly serves clients who are responsible for the success of their firms’ technology roadmap, competitive positioning, product marketing, and go‑to market strategies.
Role Purpose
Research Analysts conduct original quantitative and qualitative research on the market and deliver analysis through the creation of data services, written reports, virtual and in‑person presentations, and custom research engagements. This role will involve a combination of data collection and analysis with market and policy research to support our team’s coverage of the solar industry broadly. The candidate should have some experience in the solar or renewable energy industries. Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables promotes analysts as industry experts and as such, analysts must be thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small groups of executives. Analysts are expected to take complex, disparate ideas and distil them into simple, provocative concepts.
Main Responsibilities
Assist Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables leadership in expanding and strengthening coverage of the Americas distributed solar markets
Identify and acquire data sources, both qualitative and quantitative, on Americas solar markets including but not limited to community solar, solar-plus-storage, and the competitive landscape
Write research reports regarding trends, vendors and strategies across the solar landscape
Present to clients and industry stakeholders at trade shows, Wood Mackenzie conferences, and other events
Collaborate with peers across Wood Mackenzie to support research reports, conferences, marketing services and editorial coverage
Work directly with sales and marketing via internal and external communications to help generate new sales, build larger programs for existing clients and effectively market research
Consult with clients to apply Wood Mackenzie’s solar research in the context of their specific business environment, and help solve their problems through inquiry, advisory and other custom research opportunities
Knowledge and Experience
Proven analytical capabilities – both qualitative and quantitative – and comfort with writing market analysis
Some experience or background (2+ years) in the solar or renewable energy industries
Experience with data management. Python and SQL would be preferred, but not required.
Excellent problem solving, documentation, communication and organization skills, and attention to detail
An engaging nature, capable of connecting with co‑workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings including giving presentations
A deep intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles
Strong listening, critical thinking, presentation and writing skills
Interest in the major players, current events, and trends in U.S. residential and commercial solar markets
Key Competencies
Issue identification, problem solving and analysis
Planning, implementation and control
Efficiency focused
Determined and resilient
Continuous improvement
Creativity
Building and maintaining relationships
Communication
Personal impact
Collaboration
We understand the importance of achieving balance between work, family and other life commitments. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements to enable the greatest spectrum of talent to contribute to Wood Mackenzie’s success.
The salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short‑term incentive compensation or commission. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. This base salary maps to the Boston Location.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard‑working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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