Senior Analyst

We seek a dynamic, skilled, and experienced professional to join our Energy Policy and Regulations group as Analyst/Senior Analyst. In this role, you will be involved in analysing and assessing the developments in the regulatory and policy landscape of the energy and power sector, and contribute to formulating strategies and recommendations for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving effective policy advocacy at the state and national levels. You will also play a vital part in leading analytical and policy-oriented research on demand flexibility opportunities across Indian states to support a resilient and decarbonised power system.

The role requires strong technical and policy skills to examine the potential for shifting, reducing, or optimising electricity demand, as well as to engage with both internal and external stakeholders. It offers an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the future of India’s energy and power sector.

Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Lead research and analysis on demand-side flexibility potential in various Indian states, focusing on residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural demand segments.
• Assess technical, economic, and policy levers to enable demand response and flexibility, including smart metering, time-of-day tariffs, distributed energy resources, and demand aggregation.
• Evaluate state-level power system characteristics, including load curves, renewable energy penetration, storage integration, and grid reliability metrics to contextualise flexibility needs.
• Develop data models and simulations to estimate the potential for demand flexibility and its impact on system costs, emissions, and reliability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with state- and national-level stakeholders to promote actionable recommendations.Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and journal articles to disseminate findings.
• Represent the organisation in industry forums, green power discussions, etc., and participate in roundtable meetings and conferences to provide expert insights and contribute to policy discussions.
• The role requires frequent travel within India to engage with different states as per project requirement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Economics, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or Energy Management.

Experience

• 4 to 5 years of overall work experience in areas of utility operations, data analytics, policy advocacy and communications, or renewable energy planning, preferably in a think tank or a green and clean energy consultancy.
• Experience in writing high-quality research reports, including white papers, journal articles, policy briefs, and opinion pieces.

Skill Set

• Extensive knowledge of the regulatory framework, policies, and market dynamics of India's energy and power industry.
• Experience in load forecasting, DSM modelling, or distribution grid simulation tools (e.g., DIgsilent, Python/R-based energy models or any other).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory and policy documents and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and building effective relationships with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and government agencies at state levels.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple project fronts simultaneously.

Location

Bengaluru

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Fixed shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bengaluru, Karnataka