Senior Associate, O&M Cost Strategy and Contracting

What The Role Is

The Senior O&M Cost Strategy and Contracting analyst is responsible for developing negotiating and implementing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements across the companys renewable energy portfolio. This role ensures that all O&M contracts align with corporate objectives for safety performance cost efficiency and compliance. Additionally the analyst will be involved in the development of robust cost models data analytics frameworks and performance benchmarks to support operational and financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings O&M contracting experience knowledge of renewable energy asset operations (solar wind and battery energy storage systems) proven analytical acumen and strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills to deliver best-in-class operational outcomes for utility-scale assets.

*This hybrid job posting is open to Scottsdale San Diego Houston Denver and San Francisco offices.

What Youll Be Doing

Contract Development and Negotiations

• Lead the creation review and negotiation of O&M Agreements for wind solar and battery energy storage projects.
• Collaborate with Legal Finance and Operations teams to ensure all agreements reflect risk tolerance lender requirements and insurance standards.
• Partner with internal O&M teams procurement engineering asset management and finance to ensure smooth contract implementation and adherence.
• Benchmark and analyze O&M costs across projects to identify efficiency opportunities and competitive pricing.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and commercial terms including availability guarantees liquidated damages and bonus/penalty structures in conjunction with other functional teams.
• Translate technical maintenance requirements into clear contractual obligations.
• Ensure alignment between O&M agreements EPC warranties and asset performance expectations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks across the O&M portfolio.
• Ensure all O&M agreements comply with environmental safety and regulatory standards.
• Support asset management as needed with change orders renewals and extensions as projects evolve.
• Support M&A and due diligence activities by providing O&M commercial insights and contract summaries.
• Recommend updates to contract templates and commercial strategies based on operational learnings and market evolution.
• Contribute to the development of long-term O&M strategy and technology-specific best practices.

O&M Cost Estimating and Analytics

• Develop and maintain bottom-up cost estimating models for wind solar and storage assets across all project phases (greenfield operating repower and M&A).
• Use statistical and forecasting tools to model maintenance spend and equipment risk profiles.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (O&M engineering procurement FP&A) to validate O&M cost assumptions.
• Support internal teams (business development procurement O&M capital market etc.) with data requests cost breakdowns and scenario analysis.
• Assist in preparing cost assumptions for annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
• Analyze historical O&M costs to identify trends cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency.
• Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to connect multiple data streams and visualize key model inputs and outputs.
• Use AI tools to automate routine data processing tasks and extract key commercial data from contracts.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Finance or other applicable field.
• 5 years of experience in renewable energy power generation or infrastructure.
• Experience with renewables O&M agreements and contracting.
• Understanding of renewable energy plant operations (solar wind or BESS).
• Demonstrated experience in an operations support role in the development of creative solutions to operating challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical legal and financial disciplines.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities; attention to detail and risk awareness.

What Would Be Nice

• Masters degree in Engineering Business Finance or other applicable field.
• Familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Engineering Procurement and Construction Agreements (EPCs) and other project contracts.
• Familiarity with renewable project finance and typical counterparty and Independent Engineer requirements
• Familiarity with lifecycle cost analysis and predictive maintenance modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint skills. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI Tableau SQL or Python).

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B TN E-3 etc.).

#LI-Hybrid

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Groups vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit .

Working at Clearway Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway were committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco San Diego Scottsdale Houston Denver & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn build community get to know one another & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent knowledge experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities women individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20 hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO medical dental & vision care HSAs with company contributions health FSAs dependent daycare FSAs commuter benefits relocation & a 401(k) plan with employer match a variety of life & accident insurances fertility programs adoption assistance generous parental leave tuition reimbursement & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits visit our Benefits Website.

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