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Black Hills Energy · 2 weeks ago

Strategic Growth Analyst or Senior

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $136K/yr

3+ years exp

Black Hills Energy is a customer, growth and safety focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy for over one million customers. The Strategic Growth Analyst will support the Director of Data Center Development by analyzing market trends and client needs to drive the growth of the utility business.

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within the data center sector

Analyze data related to client needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to inform strategic decisions

Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations

Prepare proposals and presentations to showcase the utility's services and value proposition. Draft contracts, correspondence, and reports for the leadership team

Assist in client meetings, presentations, and negotiations by providing relevant data and insights

Ensure all research and analysis activities comply with industry standards and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting data center operations and utility services

Identify areas for improvement in data collection and analysis processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Work closely with internal teams (e.g., regulatory, finance, generation, operations, etc.) to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction

Provide regular updates to leadership on client acquisition efforts and growth initiatives

Assist in developing comprehensive project plans by defining objectives, establishing timelines, and preparing detailed schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with strategic goals

Support preparation of project status reports by tracking milestone progress, documenting changes in scope, schedule, and costs, and providing clear updates to stakeholders for informed decision-making

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data analyticsMarket researchProject managementBusiness developmentData center knowledgeCommunication skillsRegulatory knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeCritical thinkingTeam collaborationInitiativeProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining project schedules

Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office and various specialized software

Ability to highlight opportunities and provide clear communication to a broad audience that will assist in driving change

This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time

Minimum of 3 years' experience in business development, data analytics, market research or a related role is required for Level I

Ability to quickly analyze issues, prepare comprehensive analysis and recommend solutions and alternatives for identifying/solving specific issues for Level I

Minimum of 5 years' experience in business development, data analytics, market research or a related role is required for Senior

Demonstrated ability in quickly analyzing issues, preparing comprehensive analysis and recommending solutions and alternatives for identifying/solving specific issues for Senior

Strong understanding of the data center industry and its operational needs, and knowledge of utility services and their application in data center operations for Senior

Ability to think critically and strategically about business opportunities and challenges for Senior

Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion without constant supervision for Senior

Preferred

Experience in the utility or data center industry is preferred

Understanding of the data center industry and its operational needs, and knowledge of utility services and their application in data center operations

Understanding of the utility regulatory process and rate analysis for both gas and electric utility service

Ability to think critically and strategically about business opportunities and challenges

Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion without constant supervision