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06-15-2025

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Job Summary

Position is responsible for conducting analysis and collaborating with business unit experts to develop new regulated business models. Perform financial modeling to analyze various scenarios of renewable and new technology build plans across the AEP footprint. Support company planning processes around the identification, analysis, and pre-screening of system and customer needs with a focus on modular generation and resiliency focused resources. Continually look for connections between existing plans, customer needs, technology attributes and regulatory paradigms to add incremental value and increase the likelihood of project success.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

AEP is seeking talented and motivated Energy Business Development Analyst to become an integral part of our New Generation Development & Analysis team.

+ Perform financial modeling of investments and assess how they fit within the context of current and future operating company plans and customer needs.

+ Interface with various operating company and service corp. experts, suppliers, and customers, to refine analyses.

+ Stay abreast of current technologies and market participants in the power generation sector.

+ Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge and database of technology pricing, trends, and risks.

+ In addition, maintain active summary of developers in the new generation market along with status of applications for new projects in the RTO (PJM & SPP) interconnection queues.

+ Assist and coordinate as necessary due diligence activities associated with the addition of generation resources, including coordination with internal and external subject matter experts, tracking and documenting due diligence materials, and providing summary reports as requested to management.

+ Gather information and model customer preferences to assist in the development of new products and services.

+ Develop presentations, reports, and other internal and external communication tools to convey the detailed aspects of our plans to audiences across a wide range of backgrounds.

+ Support the regulatory approval process as needed

What We’re Looking For:

+ Fundamental knowledge of performance characteristics and economics of various renewable generation options.

+ Regulated cost recovery experience a plus.

+ Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.

+ Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of internal and external personnel is required, including executive-level interaction.

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors or partners is preferred.

+ Experience in financial modeling, economic forecasting, or similar analytical experience is a plus.

+ Additional analytical tools capabilities in Excel, MS Project, ArcGIS, or other analytical tools preferred.

Where You’ll Work

Onsite at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get:

Energy Business Development Analyst (Grade 07) $86,081 - $106,354

**Education Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field of study.

**Work Experience Requirements:** A minimum of four (4) years of energy sector experience in an engineering, business development, financial and/or business strategy role.

Energy Business Development Analyst Senior (Grade 08) $96,110 - $124,941

**Education Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field of study.

**Work Experience Requirement:** A minimum of six (6) years of energy sector experience in an engineering, business development, financial and/or business strategy

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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