Business Analytics Intern

Business Analytics Intern Data Center & Corporate Development Initiatives

Location: Houston TX

About the Role

Talen Energy is seeking a Business Analytics Intern to support our data center origination initiatives working closely with Corporate Development Business Development Legal and Regulatory teams. This role provides exposure to the strategic regulatory and commercial considerations involved in data center development within the power generation industry with a particular focus on the Ohio market.

The intern will assist in analyzing data researching regulatory and public policy environments and developing insights that support data center siting origination strategy and investment decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Data Analysis

• Analyze market financial and operational data related to data center development and power generation

• Build and maintain Excel-based models trackers and summary dashboards

• Support development of insights to inform data center origination and corporate development strategy

Regulatory Legal & Public Policy Landscape Research

• Research Ohio-specific regulatory legal and public policy frameworks impacting power generation and data center development

• Assist in summarizing permitting requirements compliance considerations incentive structures and governance processes

• Monitor legislative regulatory and incentive developments relevant to data center siting and investment decisions

• Identify and track key public-sector and governmental stakeholders impacting project development

Market & Stakeholder Mapping

• Identify active existing and planned developments across the data center and energy ecosystem

• Map key players (large mid-size and emerging) across data centers utilities developers and strategic partners

• Support competitive and ecosystem analysis tied to origination efforts

Cross-Functional & Strategic Support

• Support Data Center Origination Corporate Development and Business Development teams with research and analysis

• Prepare briefing materials and executive-ready presentations

• Coordinate with Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure data accuracy alignment and consistency

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in business or a related discipline (e.g. Business Administration Management Finance Economics Business Analytics)

• Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Excel (formulas pivot tables); experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in energy infrastructure data centers or corporate strategy

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to corporate development strategy or market analysis

• Familiarity with regulated industries public policy or government affairs environments

• Experience preparing executive-level summaries or presentations

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting data center origination within a power generation company

• Exposure to regulated markets and complex stakeholder environments

• Practical application of business analytics in corporate and strategic decision-making

• Opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise

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