Sr. Manager of Market Intelligence and Policy Analysis
Washington DC / San Francisco, CA / New York, NY
Corporate Affairs – Corporate Affairs /
Full-time /
On-site
Position Overview
This position will report to the Senior Director of Market Strategy and Industry Affairs and be a key employee of the company’s Corporate Affairs team based in Washington, DC.
The employee will direct the organization’s market intelligence work to provide key strategy and analysis across the company’s North American business, inform executives of market threats, and provide a viewpoint on market, competitor, and technology development. They will also perform analysis of policy issues in support of the company’s government relations team.
Further, this employee will aim to be a public thought leader on the state and future of the clean energy sector, helping to drive our industry forward while informing strategy across Qcells’ key business and policy objectives.
Washington D.C. is preferred for this role, though San Francisco and New York are also suitable locations. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. Title level commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver internal expertise to Qcells senior leadership about market developments to drive company decision making and strategy;
- Monitor and analyze policy issues effect on Qcells business, determining risks and opportunities in support of Qcells government relations team;
- Develop a comprehensive industry view to inform the company and position oneself as a public leader on the development of the clean energy sector;
- Build out and formalize internal market intelligence infrastructure to regularly update leadership and staff with the latest information on market conditions, competitor news, and technology trends;
- Coordinate and network broadly within the company to inform strategy and understand company positioning;
- Leverage relationships across the sector to gain timely and valuable market intelligence;
- Manage outside market intelligence contracts and source outside expertise on consulting basis as necessary;
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clean energy market research or strategic consulting;
- Extremely strong research and presentation skills;
- Experience working with senior leaders of major organizations;
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree in business, policy, communications, or related field;
- Assertive, able to cope with pressure, and a team player.
Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
Benefits*
· Medical, Dental, Vision
· Paid Time Off
· Tuition Reimbursement
· 401K
· Paid Holidays
* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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