Energy Strategy & Innovation Analyst

Summary

Energy Strategy & Innovation Analyst

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clean, reliable, and forward-thinking energy? As an Energy Strategy & Innovation Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of evaluating cutting-edge technologies and business models that position our company as a leader in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

What your day might look like:

• Analyze new and existing market opportunities, from emerging technologies to evolving customer needs.
• Develop and present business cases for strategic initiatives and pilot programs that support innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine processes and identify areas for transformation.
• Track and report on project performance across a portfolio of innovation pilots—proactively identifying risks and solutions.
• Conduct market and industry research to stay ahead of trends and support forward-looking decision-making.
• Present insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior leadership with clarity and impact.
• Build strong internal relationships across departments to drive alignment and influence strategy.

This role is ideal for someone who combines analytical rigor with a curiosity for what’s next in energy, and who is excited to influence meaningful change across the organization.

Minimum Requirements

Energy Strategy & Innovation Analyst

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology or a related field
• And 2 years of prior relevant experience in the renewable, distributed energy, grid technology, or utility related industry with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, High School/GED plus 6 years directly related experience in the technology, power and/or natural gas sectors with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry including renewables, distributed energy and grid technologies.
• General knowledge and understanding of one or more emerging energy technologies and related business models, such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy management software platforms etc.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of business case components and ability to produce and present business cases to team leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to research initiatives and stay current with industry trends & developments.
• Ability to collect and analyze data of low to medium complexity with small number of correlations or variables.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively present ideas to internal teams and leadership.
• Ability to build, maintain and extend relationships across the organization.

Major Accountabilities

1) Support and launch enhancements with a variety of software systems;, through effective research, data and operational processes.

2) Research and understand relevant technology trends including sequence flows, and emerging business models, including early stage developments.

3) Ability to prioritize industry trends and emerging technologies for implementation within various systems. 

4) Develop expertise in areas including: distributed generation, energy storage and smart grid technologies, regulatory and policy issues.

5) Work closely with other business unit teams to support, assess and launch technology-driven business opportunities.

6) Effectively interface and resolve project issues with departmental staff and other stakeholders to meet project requirements.

7) Maintain and foster business relationships with business units and vendors to identify potential issues and risks.

8) Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and knowledge of pilot and proof of concept goals and processes.

9) Ability to establish guidelines and procedures.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.