Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, Market Development

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3‑week in‑person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in full‑time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

About the Position

Are you ready to jump into the exciting world of market development? As an Associate Analyst in Market Development, you’ll be at the forefront of National Grid’s Distribution System Operations (DSO) function in Massachusetts. Your role will involve driving strategy and execution while collaborating with various teams to ensure we’re ready for the energy future. Think solar, batteries, and active demand response – your work will help us leverage these resources to meet grid needs and engage customers in the energy solution!

This is a hybrid role based in Waltham, MA.

What You’ll Do

• DSO Capability Development: Help coordinate the development and enhancement of DSO business capabilities across the organization, ensuring we align with our strategic goals.
• Strategic Business Models: Work on developing and refining business models that support National Grid’s effectiveness as a DSO, keeping in mind industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Cross‑Department Collaboration: Facilitate teamwork across departments to integrate DSO initiatives into our existing operations and processes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze performance data to spot trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in meeting DSO‑related regulatory requirements, including timely reporting and documentation to ensure we’re compliant at the federal level.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with DSO initiatives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the DSO function, finding ways to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelors or Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferably in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026.
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026.
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H‑1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment‑based work authorization).

At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big‑thinkers, innovators, and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger.

More Information

Salary Range
Waltham, MA $68,000 – $80,000 a year

You must reside within our existing footprint, which includes contiguous states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Our hybrid working approach applies to all colleagues who have a role which has the flexibility to be done hybrid across the National Grid group. Operational requirements mean that not all roles are suitable for hybrid working. Managers are responsible for determining whether a role is conducive to hybrid working. A hybrid worker should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to their assigned primary office.

Applications close on November 16, 2025.

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