Manager, Business Development

Manager, Business Development

Copia is seeking a highly motivated Manager to join our growing Business Development team responsible for the acquisition and optimization of utility-scale solar, storage, and digital infrastructure projects. In this role, you will help drive all aspects of M&A transaction execution (including financial modeling, due diligence investigations, negotiation of definitive documentation, and related approval processes) for project- and portfolio-level acquisitions, while supporting the negotiation and optimization of major project contracts (including offtake, procurement, and EPC). This position will work closely with senior leadership, other functional groups across Copia, and key external stakeholders to meet our commercial objectives and ensure that the company's growth trajectory continues to accelerate. The Manager of Business Development will work out of Copia's Washington, DC, office and will report directly to the EVP, Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transaction execution activities for utility-scale solar and storage project acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic partnerships
• Manage Copia's internal underwriting process including project financial model construction and optimization with support from junior team members and subject matter experts
• Coordinate due diligence investigations in conjunction with internal and external resources
• Support transaction lead as needed in the negotiation of definitive documentation
• Prepare and present executive- and board-level approval materials in connection with final investment decisions
• As a core member of the working team for Copia's late-stage controlled assets, collaborate with other functional groups to negotiate major project contracts including offtake, procurement, and EPC
• Provide broad analytical support including translation of major project contracts into dynamic Excel models and financial model sensitivities in connection with PPA pricing exercises
• Review key commercial terms and balance obligations across contracts including guaranteed dates, performance guarantees, and liquidated damages

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About Copia

Copia Power ("Copia"), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia's platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com .

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.