The Company

Our client brings together organizations focused on enabling greater access to community solar programs. They collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to craft policies & best practices that promote successful solar initiatives.

Role Overview

Our client seeks a Sr. Director of Federal Programs to drive policy & advocacy efforts while establishing & maintaining partnerships to support the expansion of community solar programs. The position involves collaborating with federal agencies & other stakeholders to advance industry goals. The successful candidate will be proactive & thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advocate for federal legislation & agency actions impacting community solar
• Build & manage national partnerships & federal opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop & promote community solar policies
• Manage consultants & other third parties
• Lead federal policy efforts
• Coordinate participation in federal proceedings
• Support communications & advocacy planning

Qualifications

• Federal policy experience, ideally in energy or environment
• Proactive, politically savvy, & thrives in a fast-paced setting
• Proven success in shaping & advocating for federal legislation or policy
• Expertise in renewable energy advocacy
• Experience working with federal agencies & other government entities
• Skilled at managing internal teams & third parties
• Ability to achieve goals via government engagements
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of audiences
• Capable of managing stakeholder input
• Ability to develop policy positions with leadership & the policy team
• Experience in representing industry interests
• Strong communication skills
• Deep knowledge of energy issues
• Experience in federal policymaking
• Open to travel about one-quarter of the time
• U.S. work authorization