Director-Strategy & Analytics (Power… at Tallgrass · Lakewood

Primary Purpose: The Director, Power Generation Strategy & Analytics sits within the Commercial group and serves as the senior analytical leader for the Power Generation business. This role owns the commercial view of projects in development, covering competitive position, pitch materials, and where each project stands across the Company's power generation portfolio, including whether it should advance. Executive decision-making is supported by rigorous analysis, sound project economics, and a thorough understanding of market conditions. The Director owns the analytical agenda for the business and is accountable for the quality, pace, and conclusions of the analysis that reaches executive leadership. The Director leads a team of analysts responsible for competitive analysis, pitch materials, development pipeline tracking, routine commercial updates, and strategic decision support, including project valuation and early financial modeling that keeps that work rigorous. Working closely with Power Generation leadership, development, and Strategic Finance, the Director assesses opportunities, evaluates risks, and provides actionable recommendations across development, financing, construction, and operations. The Director sets priorities and work product and holds the team accountable for rigor, deadlines, and recommendations they are prepared to defend. The role requires deep expertise in power generation and energy markets, and the project economics and financing rigor to test the validity of power projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Own competitive analysis, pitch materials, pipeline tracking, and routine commercial updates for projects in development, and recommend where each project stands and whether it should advance. Own the analyst group’s agenda and serve as the lead analytical advisor to Power Generation leadership from development through financing, execution, and operations, and as the primary resource on project performance, economics, and portfolio strategy. Evaluate market trends, regulatory developments, power market dynamics, and competitive factors impacting project performance and investment decisions. Own the strategic analyses, business cases, and decision-support materials used by executive leadership, and translate complex technical, operational, and financial information into concise recommendations for senior stakeholders. Own the development of materials for potential customers, investors, lenders, executive leadership, and Board presentations. Support the economic evaluation and financial underwriting of generation projects throughout development, construction, and operational phases. Oversee development, maintenance, and review of project finance, valuation, and scenario analysis models, and ensure outputs accurately reflect project economics, development milestones, operating assumptions, and financial performance. Assess project risks, returns, capital requirements, financing structures, and commercial agreements. With Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, and project leadership, evaluate debt, equity, and alternative financing structures; support capital formation, lender diligence, and financing transactions; and evaluate capital allocation strategies to optimize risk-adjusted returns across the portfolio. Support evaluation of acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other business development opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional diligence related to development, financing, acquisition, and strategic initiatives. Lead, mentor, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing team of analysts and senior analysts. Decide what the team works on, who owns each workstream, and what is ready for leadership. Challenge assumptions and advance only work that is decision ready. Set and enforce analytical standards, modeling best practices, reporting frameworks, and quality assurance processes, and ensure timely delivery of decision-ready analyses and recommendations. Identify capability gaps and create development opportunities to strengthen team performance. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and analytical excellence in which the team is responsible for outcomes. Partner with Commercial Development, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to support key business objectives. Serve as the primary analytical resource for questions regarding project performance, economics, and portfolio strategy. Qualifications: Education/Key Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Energy Management, Accounting, or a related field. 8-12+ years of experience in commercial development, power generation, energy infrastructure, project finance, investment banking, infrastructure investing, private equity, corporate development, or related industries. Demonstrated experience evaluating complex energy or infrastructure investments and project economics. Experience leading, mentoring, or managing analysts and analytical workstreams. Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis capabilities. Strong understanding of power generation technologies, energy markets, project development, and financing structures. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to influence decision-making and communicate effectively with senior leadership. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers. Ability to travel as required to project sites, corporate offices, and external stakeholder meetings. Physical Demands: All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs. Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and listen.
The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms, walk and climb or balance. The employee may lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position: Experience in power and utilities investment banking, infrastructure investing, energy transition investing, project finance, independent power production, or utility strategy. Experience supporting M&A transactions, financing activities, strategic partnerships, or capital deployment decisions. MBA, CFA, Master's degree, or other relevant advanced credentials. Experience with renewable generation, energy storage, conventional generation, transmission infrastructure, or large-scale energy development projects. Working Conditions: May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $220,000-$250,000/yr. About Us: Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program. Industry competitive pay. Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts. Infertility Coverage. Parental Leave. 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%. Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources. Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. Critical Illness & Accident Insurance. Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off. Identity theft protection. Annual discretionary bonus. Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program. Company-paid holidays and floating holidays. Company vehicle (if applicable). Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more. Networking and employee engagement events. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications. Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases. EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.