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RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, a new Senior Associate joins at the minimum to mid salary range of $84,000 to $103,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!
Minimum Qualifications
Location
Experience working among diverse groups with varying perspectives and/or facilitating challenging conversations.
Strong quantitative skills and experience.
Monday May 27th, 2024
Examples Of Your Projects Might Include
Strong quantitative skills and experience.
Compensation
Travel up to 25%, primarily internationally.
Key Job Responsibilities
RMI is seeking Senior Associates for our Carbon-Free Electricity Program’s Global Electricity Transition team.
Graduate degree in one of the applicable fields noted above.
Develop insights and recommendations to support the power sector transition with a focus on emerging markets and developing economies, drawing on various change levels such as deployment of technical solutions, capacity building, mobilization of capital, or power sector planning.
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Supporting an electricity regulator to develop a framework for enabling battery energy storage project development, evaluating the viability of a shift in a utility’s investment plan to reduce fossil resource capacity in favor of clean energy, interviewing stakeholders to assess the applicability of an innovative utility business model in a new geography, or supporting a utility or project developer on strategies to mobilize transition finance for power sector projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Contribute to RMI teams through facilitating events and conversations with diverse government and electricity-and finance-sector stakeholders.
Support work to generate project pipelines and support enabling conditions for clean energy and energy transition projects in RMI’s critical geographies.
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
Lead and manage stakeholder relationships in relation to specific projects, which could include utilities, project developers, regulators, and public and private financial institutions.
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.
Senior Associates are independent contributors that have developed significant subject matter expertise in one or more areas relevant to RMI’s work. At more advanced levels, Senior Associates also manage projects and the contributions of other staff to their projects.
The Global Electricity Transition team within RMI’s Carbon-Free Electricity Program works across the electricity system to support the transition to clean, affordable, and reliability electricity globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies. We work closely with utilities, governments, financial institutions, and other NGOs across a range of topics, such as the transition away from fossil-powered generation, the deployment and integration of renewable energy and grid flexibility technologies, and mobilization of finance. We employ a unique combination of research, in-country engagement, and collaboration to support individuals and organizations to innovate and implement transformative energy solutions.
Understanding of basic financial concepts, analyses, and metrics (e.g., debt, equity, cash flows, net present value, cost of capital)
Parental leave
Experience in consulting, project management, or other related fields.
Ability to design, create, and run Excel-based models.
Preferred Qualifications
Commuter and work from home stipends
Locate, synthesize, and analyze data that allows RMI to shed new light on problems and devise creative solutions.
Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply!
Medical, dental, vision insurance
3+ years of cumulative work experience.
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Understanding of basic financial concepts, analyses, and metrics (e.g., debt, equity, cash flows, net present value, cost of capital)
Parental leave
Lead and manage specific projects with support from senior staff.
Locate, synthesize, and analyze data that allows RMI to shed new light on problems and devise creative solutions.
Undergraduate degree in an applicable field such as engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, energy), business (marketing, finance, international), finance, international development, public policy, economics, computer science, mathematics, physical and social sciences.
Ability to design, create, and run Excel-based models.
Conduct analytical research.
Benefits
Undergraduate degree in an applicable field such as engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, energy), business (marketing, finance, international), finance, international development, public policy, economics, computer science, mathematics, physical and social sciences.
Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.
Understanding of power sector technologies, transition solutions, and market structures.
Ability to listen actively, be diplomatic, and communicate complex ideas.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Support work to generate project pipelines and support enabling conditions for clean energy and energy transition projects in RMI’s critical geographies.
Position Overview
Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.
Conduct analytical research.
Do you love solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers, and working in groups? Do you also have the self-motivation, curiosity, creativity, and ability to persuade others toward meaningful results? Are you passionate about the clean energy transition? If yes, then join our growing team!
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the world.
Structure and guide the work of more junior team members, when needed.
At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.
International work experience, particularly in Southeast Asia or Africa, and preferably in the electricity sector or related to finance in the electricity sector.
Develop hypotheses to guide work and propose new ways to assess problems.
Professional and personal development
Flexible working hours
Compensation
Engage external experts via phone interviews, conferences, and responses to outreach requests.
Flexible working hours
Lead and manage specific projects with support from senior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
About the job
As a Senior Associate in this role, you are a creative problem solver who uses your quantitative, technical, and analytical abilities to conduct compelling research and assessment round vital energy issues. You are collaborative and humble in engaging with local partners to understand market needs and conditions. You don’t settle for the status quo—you actively dig deeper to understand the underlying root of problems and focus on generating new ideas and solutions to those barriers. You collaborate with your team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions for our research questions and partners, prioritizing solutions that can be implemented in reality.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.
Professional and personal development
3+ years of cumulative work experience.
Application deadline:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Job Description
Benefits
Develop hypotheses to guide work and propose new ways to assess problems.
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Ability to listen actively, be diplomatic, and communicate complex ideas.
We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.
Application deadline: Monday May 27th, 2024
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Experience working among diverse groups with varying perspectives and/or facilitating challenging conversations.
Engage external experts via phone interviews, conferences, and responses to outreach requests.
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Contribute to RMI teams through facilitating events and conversations with diverse government and electricity-and finance-sector stakeholders.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Commuter and work from home stipends
International work experience, particularly in Southeast Asia or Africa, and preferably in the electricity sector or related to finance in the electricity sector.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Experience in consulting, project management, or other related fields.
Graduate degree in one of the applicable fields noted above.
Location: United States (Remote)
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