Lead Analyst, Resource Planning

Core responsibilities:

• Lead production cost modeling and scenario analysis using tools such as Encompass to support major regulatory filings, including IRP, CPCN, FAC, and other proceedings
• Oversee and guide capacity expansion modeling, stochastic risk analysis, and long-term resource planning efforts
• Translate complex modeling outputs into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Serve as a primary interface with cross-functional partners to align resource planning assumptions and strategies

This role contributes to AES's commitment to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050 through innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization and powering a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, or other quantitative field required (advanced degree preferred)
• Significant experience in energy markets, resource planning, or utility analytics
• Deep expertise in production cost modeling, capacity expansion modeling, and economic analysis
• Strong understanding of regulatory constructs and processes (e.g., IRP, CPCN, FAC)

Benefits and culture highlights include: AES is certified as a Great Place to Work, recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. No specific compensation or salary details are mentioned in the posting.

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution, ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with operations in 14 countries and $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide.