Examples of your projects might include:

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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical research.

• Locate, synthesize, and analyze data that allows RMI to shed new light on problems and devise creative solutions.

• Develop hypotheses to guide work and propose new ways toassessproblems.

• Contributeto RMI teamsthroughfacilitating events and conversations with diverse government and electricity-and finance-sector stakeholders.

• Synthesize quantitative information and recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports.

• Engage external experts via phone interviews, conferences, and responses to outreach requests.

• Support work to generate project pipelines and support enabling conditions for clean energy and energy transition projects in RMI's critical geographies.

• 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.

• Lead and manage specific projects with support from senior staff.

• Lead and manage stakeholder relationships in relation to specific projects, which could include utilities, project developers, regulators, and public and private financial institutions.

• Structure and guide the work of more junior team members, when needed.

• Contribute publicly at conferences, share expertise in response to media requests, discuss our work with donors, and direct RMI research collaborations.

• Travel up to 25%, primarily internationally.

MinimumQualifications

• 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.

• 3+ years of cumulative work experience.

• Understanding of power sector technologies, transition solutions, and market structures.

• Understandingof basic financial concepts, analyses, and metrics (e.g., debt, equity, cash flows, net present value, cost of capital)

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in one of the applicable fields noted above.

• Strong quantitative skills and experience.

• Ability to design, create, and runExcel-basedmodels.

• Internationalwork experience, particularly in Southeast Asia or Africa, and preferably in the electricity sector or related to finance in the electricity sector.

• Experience in consulting, project management,orother related fields.

• Experience workingamongdiverse groups with varying perspectives and/or facilitating challenging conversations.

• 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.

Location

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.

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.

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.

Compensation

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!

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)

• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

• Professional and personal development

• Generous paid time off and sick leave

• Parental leave

• Flexible working hours

• Commuter and work from home stipends

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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.

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.