Business Development Associate

Copia Power

. Support day-to-day transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar, storage, and digital project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships .

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar, storage, and digital project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships
Own the financial modeling to support Copia’s internal underwriting process, including sourcing and validating project attributes from subject matter experts
Assist with due diligence investigations in conjunction with internal and external resources
Provide analytical and documentation support to transaction leads during negotiation of definitive documentation
Support in the preparation of executive- and board-level approval materials in connection with final investment decisions
As a supporting member of the core working team for Copia’s late-stage controlled assets, collaborate with other functional groups to provide analytical support for major project contracts including offtake procurement, and EPC
Build, maintain, and enhance complex project finance models incorporating construction debt, term debt, tax equity, preferred equity, and tax credit sale structures
Prepare quantitative sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to support investment decision-making
Provide broad analytical support including translation of major project contracts in dynamic Excel models and financial model sensitivities to evaluate economic drivers of each contract
Review key commercial terms and balance obligations across contracts including guaranteed dates, performance guarantees, and liquidated damages

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of professional experience, including 1+ year working directly with utility-scale solar and storage projects
Bachelor’s degree or higher required, preferably in quantitative field
Advanced Excel capability with ability to build, validate, and sensitize dynamic detailed models with project finance structures
Strong verbal and written communication skills to support investment decisions and internal approval processes
Strong work ethic characterized by self-motivation, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
Ability to work in the Washington D.C. office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Ability to travel up to 25%
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
Company contribution to 401(k) plans
Annual bonus eligibility
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid company holidays
Wellness and cell phone credits
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingproject financequantitative sensitivity analysesscenario modelingdynamic Excel modelsconstruction debtterm debttax equitypreferred equitytax credit sale structures

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationself-motivationresourcefulnessability to thrive in fast-paced environmentsanalytical supportcollaborationnegotiationattention to detailwork ethic