Senior Manager, Business Development – Commercial Analytics

Mainspring Energy

Senior Manager leading business development and analytics for utility-scale projects at Mainspring. Collaborating across teams for customer solutions in clean energy.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Business Development and Commercial Analytics within the energy sector, with a strong focus on financial modeling, project finance concepts, and analytical problem-solving. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and deliver strategic insights to drive business growth.

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Business Development ExperienceCommercial Analytics ExpertiseFinancial Modeling SkillsProject Finance KnowledgeAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Commercial AnalyticsFinancial ModelingEnergy EconomicsProject FinanceLocation-Based Economic AnalysisData AnalysisProforma ModelingRate AnalysisEnergy Tool BaseMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsCoordination Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MA/MS in EconomicsMBA

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorUtilitiesClean TechnologyDistributed EnergyEnergy SoftwareManagement Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Manager, Business Development & Commercial Analytics who drives new business development opportunities and provides strong commercial analytical support for utility-scale and data center projects.
You will be working cross functionally with the business development, sales, finance, product, growth, and marketing teams to facilitate robust solutions for customers.
You will be responsible for supporting due diligence requests, modeling proformas, location-based economic analysis, developing Mainspring’s forward view of the markets, meeting with customers, and helping to refine Mainspring’s product and lifecycle services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial analytics, business development, strategy, project finance, or energy economics within distributed energy, utilities, clean technology, energy software, or management consulting.
5+ years of business development experience in the energy sector.
MA/MS in economics, engineering, energy and/or MBA.
Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
Able to analyze complex issues and data and synthesize to provide a clear recommendation to the internal and customer teams.
Demonstrated experience with financial models and energy markets (Knowledge of Energy Tool Base, macros, financial modeling, rate analysis).
Experience discussing project finance concepts (IRR, NPV, pre-tax vs. after-tax, etc.).
Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines with strong project management, organizational, analytical and coordination skills.
Must live in the Bay Area and be able to work in the Menlo Park or San Francisco offices at least three days per week.
Ability to travel on short notice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a remote role with a 25% target bonus.
Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.