Solar / Clean Energy: Project Manager / Business Analyst (4 openings)

Note - all candidates should have clean and renewable energy background of some sort - i.e., solar, wind, etc...
Also, client has right to hire after 1 year so cannot place anyone that needs sponsorship.

4 openings for experienced Solar / Energy PMs and BAs.
2-3 year long contracts. Competitive hourly pay. W2 or 1099. Weekly pay.
100% remote in USA. Right to hire, so no sponsorship or C2C H1Bs at this time.

BUSINESS ANALYST - Authority Wide Support initiative:

DURATION: 1 year with right to hire by client
LOCATION : Remote

PROJECT MANAGER - New Construction Project:

DURATION: 3 years with right to hire by client
LOCATION : Remote

SR. PROJECT MANAGER - Residential Chapter Initiative

DURATION: 3 years with right to hire by client
LOCATION : Remote

Example of job responsibilities, but may vary on BA roles...

Provide technical expertise and assistance to a growing number of local governments across the state who are facing increasing development of clean energy, including solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in policy and/or energy discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in related field

• Familiar with the jurisdictional authority of cities, towns, villages, and counties in New York, especially as it pertains to permitting clean energy systems relative to state permitting processes.
• Familiar with how grant programs are run and the need to develop program requirements and processes that are objective, clear, and accessible.
• Familiar with the structure of Clean Energy Communities program as well as Solar Guidebook, Battery Energy Storage Guidebook, and Wind Guidebook
• Familiar with the technical aspects of how solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems function, including associated safety risks and permitting considerations.
• Able to communicate professionally and diplomatically, presenting a friendly manner with an emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships with local government officials.
• Ability to research new, complex topics with minimal guidance.
• Presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely and unambiguously in speech and writing.
• Ability to be a quick and eager learner of new material and think holistically through complex problems, with technical and non-technical components.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptive, forward-thinking, fast learning, can-do attitude, and willingness to learn and pitch in to a high-functioning team.
• In-depth technical knowledge and experience with solar, wind, and energy storage development in New York State.
• Experience with planning, zoning, and permitting processes at the local level, ideally with respect to solar, wind, and battery energy storage preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of state grant programs, particularly those focused on local governments (e.g., Clean Energy Communities program) preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office capabilities, especially MS Excel; experience with Salesforce/CRM programs highly valued.

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Support new program strategy development.
• Refine and develop agency's model laws.
• Meetings and presentations to local government officials, and other clean energy stakeholders across the state, including one-on-one technical assistance.
• Creation of new and expanded outreach and educational materials and presentations.
• Research complex technical and legal issues associated with clean energy development in New York. If inadequate information is available, work with technical consultants to research and/or develop new resources.
• Develop and manage interventions and strategies that overcome clean energy market barriers and accelerate the scale and penetration of clean energy projects in New York.
• Provide training and presentations at workshops, conduct outreach and provide one-on-one technical assistance for local governments across New York State.
• Develop best practices, reports, summary papers, case studies, technical briefs, and web-based materials in support of knowledge transfer and outreach efforts.
• Identify and conduct deep-dive analysis on best practices for clean energy siting and draft guidance documents for local decision-makers and industry members.
• Work effectively with multiple teams, local governments, and sister agencies to define opportunities and deploy solutions in order to tackle clean energy market barriers.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers and other technical contractors.
• Develop fresh ideas and tools for local governments to help guide clean energy siting to benefit disadvantaged communities.
• Data entry in Salesforce and subsequent reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support key functions of the team.