Principal Policy and Trade Analyst (Solar and BESS)

Job Description

Anza's Market Insights is a quarterly publication covering U.S. solar PV and BESS markets for developers, IPPs, and other energy stakeholders. Each edition covers trade and policy developments, supplier landscape shifts, pricing trends, and technology advancements to inform clients' procurement strategies and investment decisions.

We are seeking a Principal Policy & Trade Analyst to lead Market Insights and Anza's broader market intelligence strategy. This is not a desk-only research role. We need someone active in the renewable energy industry, attending conferences, tracking trade and policy developments, engaging clients, and translating what you learn into intelligence that helps our clients make better decisions.

You will own Market Insights end-to-end: setting content strategy based on market demand, leading quarterly production, owning the policy and trade analysis, and representing Anza externally. You will work with Solar and BESS SMEs who provide deep technical content while you set the strategic direction. This role reports into Advisory Services leadership and is key to scaling Market Insights into a broader market intelligence capability.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

Industry Presence & Market Intelligence

• Attend key industry conferences, policy roundtables, and trade association working groups; build thought leadership through speaking and published content.
• Maintain relationships across the trade ecosystem (SEIA, ACP, ESA, analysts, advisory firms) for early visibility into policy and market shifts.
• Gather client and market intelligence to shape content strategy; track competitor offerings to identify gaps.

Policy & Trade Analysis

• Author the Trade & Policy Update, Top Risks Outlook, and Executive Summary for each edition of Market Insights.
• Monitor U.S. trade actions, legislation, and regulatory rulings affecting solar PV and BESS procurement; translate into clear client recommendations.
• Own policy and trade content within Anza's Pulse product; develop new content areas based on market demand.

Editorial Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead content strategy, theme development, and quarterly production for Market Insights.
• Coordinate with solar and BESS SMEs; source proprietary data and client intelligence that differentiate the publication.
• Manage internal reviews, support Marketing with key themes, and identify opportunities to expand into alerts, briefings, and webinars.

Client & External Engagement

• Represent Market Insights at events and client briefings; collect feedback to inform content planning.
• Support sales efforts by demonstrating the publication's value to prospective clients.

Qualifications

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, energy policy, economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years in energy policy analysis, market intelligence, or strategic advisory within U.S. renewable energy, with depth in solar PV and/or BESS.
• Working knowledge of U.S. trade policy instruments (Section 201/232/301/337, AD/CVD, IEEPA), IRA tax credit structures, and FEOC compliance.
• Established network in U.S. renewable energy, already attending conferences and plugged into policy conversations.
• Track record producing market intelligence publications or advisory deliverables for commercial audiences.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical, regulatory, and commercial information into clear, executive-ready content.
• Familiarity with the U.S. solar PV supply chain and/or BESS market dynamics.
• Comfortable presenting to senior executives and representing Anza at industry events.

Nice to Have

• Experience at an energy research or advisory firm (Wood Mackenzie, BloombergNEF, S&P Global, ICF, Guidehouse).
• Experience advising developers, IPPs, or EPCs on procurement strategy.
• Knowledge of emerging PV technologies and BESS architectures.
• Experience building or scaling a market intelligence product.

Compensation & Benefits

Anza uses an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, and disability insurance; a comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting; continuing education and professional development assistance; and self-managed flexible work schedules and time-off policies.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Anza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Anza complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

Anza's team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. Anza does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the Anza team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Anza. Anza is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

The pay range for this role is:

135,000 - 181,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))