Sr. Trade Ally Manager - Solar Programs Sector Strategist Public Schools (Hybrid - Chicago, IL - US)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we've harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking a full-time Solar Programs - Sector Strategist to join our Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Department. As a member of the DERs team, you will assist with driving customer participation in programs that incentivize the adoption of solar renewable energy. Consumer incentive programs are critical in driving our nation's progress toward a decarbonized grid, and you will play a material role in helping our team make this future a reality. This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions' mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future in North America and beyond.

This unique market opportunity, paired with Energy Solutions' mission driven approach, creates a perfect environment for individuals who want to have an active voice in shaping the energy future.

This position will be a part of the Strategy Team supporting our work as the Program Administrator for Illinois Shines. Illinois Shines is the statewide incentive program aimed to assist customers across Illinois to more affordably transition to solar power. To meet Illinois' goal of having 100% of its energy come from renewable energy sources by 2050, it is imperative that consumers' rights are protected when working with companies registered with the Program. Come join our dedicated team with this important role focusing on schools participation in the clean energy transition!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provide Program support, including hosting regular one-on-one check-ins, hosting feedback roundtables and providing program resources to public school and community college decision-makers, solar developers and installers that submit community solar and distributed generation projects to the Illinois Shines Program
• Collect customer and solar developer and installer feedback to help identify program administration improvement opportunities and additional training and education needs
• Regularly collect and analyze solar market trends to determine program impacts and present findings and recommendations to the client as applicable to the public schools' category
• Partner with internal stakeholders and other team members to identify process improvement opportunities
• Lead project implementation of training, feedback or other support initiatives as needed

Minimum qualifications :

The salary range for this role is $92,000-$125,000, with a target compensation of $106,250 based on experience and qualifications

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations . Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states : Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and / or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com .

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