Market Research Specialist

SpartanX

Market Research Specialist supporting SpartanX's operational planning and market development for solar technology. Conducting research on permitting processes and utility interconnection standards across targeted markets.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct preliminary research on engineering, permitting, and utility interconnection requirements across targeted markets
Research AHJ processes, inspection standards, and operational requirements by jurisdiction
Gather and organize utility provider information, PTO requirements, net metering policies, and interconnection timelines
Analyze market conditions, operational barriers, and regional solar landscape trends
Maintain organized databases and documentation related to utility territories, permitting requirements, and market conditions
Support operations, permitting, engineering, and leadership teams with research findings and market intelligence
Identify potential operational challenges, permitting delays, or regulatory concerns before market entry
Track changes in utility policies, permitting standards, and regional solar requirements
Assist with operational planning and market expansion initiatives
Prepare reports, summaries, and research documentation for leadership review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage large amounts of information accurately
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfortable navigating utility websites, permitting portals, regulatory documentation, and operational systems
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Experience with spreadsheets, CRMs, and database management preferred
Previous experience in solar operations, permitting, engineering support, utility coordination, or market research preferred
Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and AHJ workflows
Experience researching regulatory or operational requirements across multiple markets
Strong Excel or data organization experience
Solar industry experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing solar company
Team-focused culture built on accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence
Opportunity to directly support operational growth and market expansion initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

researchanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical-thinkingdata organizationdatabase managementExcelmarket researchutility coordination

Soft Skills

attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationindependenceproject management