Principal Analyst - Strategic Planning

TITLE: Principal Analyst - Strategic Planning

GREAT BENEFITS + SIGN ON BONUS + RELOCATION

SALARY RANGE: The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $106,000 to $132,500

LOCATION: Augusta, ME OR Portland, ME

Work type: Office

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all business and regulatory analysis, reporting, and administrative functions as needed to support the objectives of Strategic Planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with Senior Manager of Strategic Planning and other internal/external stakeholders to define, implement and refine a Strategic Planning roadmap.

• Lead the analysis of evolving regulatory frameworks and policies at Federal and State agencies. Actively align strategic integrated grid planning efforts with regulatory policy.

• Accountable for specific deliverables of the Integrated Grid Plan process including internal / external reporting.

• Drive proposal development, funding applications and reporting for pilot projects and innovation demonstrations, particularly in Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) and other strategic innovations.

• Deliver clear, data-driven reports and presentations to senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners, translating complex analyses into actionable insights.

• With initiative and self-motivation, proactively undertake additional tasks as required by the business, adapting to evolving priorities and contributing to strategic outcomes beyond defined responsibilities.

• Team Leadership & Performance Management
  Manage and motivate analysts/engineers within the strategic planning team to safeguard business delivery, foster professional growth for self and others, and ensure high-quality analytical outputs aligned with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related analytic discipline including, but not limited to, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business with a minimum of 7 – 10 years relevant experience in managing complex, technical programs or projects.

• Electric Network Transmission and Distribution utility industry knowledge is required.

• Knowledge in the areas of energy markets structures, state and federal energy law as and local regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

• Results oriented with strong critical thinking skills- creative thinking, decision making and problem solving

• Must have excellent analytical skills, top tier Microsoft tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, and WORD)

• Broad experience leveraging analytical expertise in a wide variety of business situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous competing priorities concurrently

• Ability to run meetings and interact with others at all levels of the organization

• Professional Conduct & Leadership. Set a strong example of professional behavior within a regulated corporate environment, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and adherence to compliance standards in all interactions and decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Utility tariff & rate design experience

Competencies

• Global view of the Business – Advanced

• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements – Expert

• Initiative – Expert

• Innovation & Creativity – Advanced

• Global Relationships

•  Communicating & Influencing – Expert

• Teamwork – Expert

• Team Management – Advance

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Company:

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date:

May-25-2026