Associate Business Analyst

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Business Analyst supports the development of a data-driven insights framework that enables strategic growth and operational performance for the Residential Energy Solutions business (PV modules and systems). This role helps translate complex datasets into actionable insights that support decision-making across sales and operational functions.

The analyst contributes to data collection, analysis, and reporting while building an understanding of the residential solar lifecycle, including sales performance, project milestones, and installation completion. Using analytics tools and business intelligence platforms, the role helps transform raw data into meaningful business insights for leadership and cross-functional teams.

This position is based in San Francisco, CA, with a regular back-office work setting supporting collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design and maintenance of a data-driven insights framework that tracks residential solar business performance across sales and operations
• Conduct data analysis using Excel, SQL, Python, or R to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Assist in building and maintaining KPI dashboards and performance reports to provide visibility into business performance metrics
• Support the development of forecasting models for sales planning, analyze performance variances, and assist with model improvements
• Help consolidate fragmented and disparate data sources to support structured data pipelines and databases
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and cross-functional teams to gather data requirements and deliver analytical support
• Communicate analytical findings and insights clearly to stakeholders
• Support special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses as directed by leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, economics, statistics, information systems, engineering, or a related quantitative field is required.
• Domain Experience: 1–3 years of experience in data or business analytics is required. Demonstrated ability to support data-driven business insights using end-to-end business data. Exposure to or interest in the residential solar industry is a plus.
• Technical Stack: Working knowledge of analytics and data management tools (Excel, Python/R, SQL) and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is required. Familiarity with modern data analytics and AI tools is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Rigor: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights
• Proactive Ownership: Eagerness to take initiative, learn, and follow through on tasks with accountability and attention to detail
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance) and communicate findings clearly

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to the solar, renewable energy, or energy industry
• Familiarity with modern analytics tools and AI-driven data analysis platforms
• Korean language skills to support collaboration with global stakeholders (preferred but not required)

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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