Scout Clean Energy

Associate Director, Origination

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Director

Work authorization required$15k-$20kDetected 77 days ago

SalesforceExcelEmbedded SystemsLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeUnderwritingRenewable Energy

About the role

As Scout's Associate Director, you will play an important role in power marketing efforts at Scout.
You will report to the Senior Director of Origination and work closely with other members of the Origination team.

Connections Maintain your extensive existing network with utilities, C&Is, retailers and other renewable energy industry players and build your network through direct outreach.
Develop a strategy to expand existing relationships with appropriate utilities, C&Is, and other buyers to understand market needs.
Mentor junior staff in external relationship building.
Market Intelligence Own the our pricing intel for the East region and ensure its completeness and usefulness.
Market Readiness Maintain and suggest updates to the market readiness process; ask detailed questions about the readiness to market a project.
RFP Responses Lead RFP go/no go decisions based on market intelligence.
Lead the East origination team to successful proposals through guidance and input vs doing Ensure RFP follow-up is occurring.
During negotiations, lead the offtaker relationship and support the negotiations, working closely with the Structuring team.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Own, coordinate, and participate in complex, cross‑functional initiatives by translating organizational priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables, and proactively managing dependencies across teams to ensure work stays aligned with Scout's broader goals.
Build, sustain, and engage in effective cross‑functional working groups by intentionally engaging partners with a meaningful range of experience, expertise, perspectives, and problem‑solving approaches to drive stronger outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities You are a deal-oriented, analytically minded professional who likes to work with a wide range of people and are passionate about the ways that renewable energy will make the world a better place.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
MBA or other Master's Degree is a plus.
6-8 years of power experience with 4+ years in middle marketing or origination work in the power sector
renewables-specific experience is strongly preferred.
Current knowledge of renewable energy markets (ISOs/RTOs and WECC) and key drivers (e.g., policies, technologies, dynamics in local markets), especially for wind, solar, and storage.
Previous experience supporting successful client negotiations, including contractual analysis
previous deal leadership is a plus.

Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.

High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout's stated mission.

different lines of reporting In addition, you'll need to be: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Authorized to work in the U

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