[Remote] Development Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zelestra is a global renewable energy company focused on utility-scale, multi-technology projects and decarbonization solutions. The Development Operations Analyst supports renewable energy project workflows by maintaining data and documentation, tracking schedules, risks, milestones, budgets, and financial activities, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Track project KPIs, milestones, budgets, schedules, risks, and development deliverables; maintain accurate project data and reporting
• Identify project risks, deviations, and upcoming deadlines, and coordinate mitigation actions with project stakeholders
• Support project status reporting, portfolio reviews, leadership updates, and Investment Committee materials
• Coordinate contracts, approvals, signatures, and project documentation with internal teams, vendors, consultants, and other partners
• Maintain project budgets, track invoices and payments, monitor expenditures, and support forecasting and financial reviews
• Coordinate across Development, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Treasury, EPC, Engineering, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Track permitting, land, interconnection, environmental, contractual, and other project requirements to support development readiness
• Maintain project systems, databases, dashboards, and reporting tools, leveraging AI and automation to improve workflows and data accuracy
• Support process improvement, workflow standardization, templates, special projects, and other strategic Development initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Studies, Project Management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, real estate development, or a related industry
• Strong project coordination, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar project tracking systems
• Experience managing project documentation, budgets, contracts, workflows, and project controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with renewable energy development, including land, permitting, interconnection, contracting, financing, and scheduling
• Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, DocuSign, and generative AI to support research, reporting, data management, and workflow automation
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits

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