ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (SA.068)

Staff Aug Bid # - SA.068

Department Requesting Resource - Distributed Energy Resources Tech

Initiative - Energy Storage (1560)

Programmatic need being met by this request - Stakeholder outreach / engagement and coordination between program and support teams relating to program announcements, notifications, events, webinars, web updates and other communications;

NEIS contracting actions; 6 GW Storage program development workflow coordination

Where the work will be performed - Remote

Is travel required for this position - No

Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position? - Contractor must have PC, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available for assignment while remote

Desired Start Date - 11 / 18 / 2024

Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) - 2

Estimated % FTE Being Requested - 100%

Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill - Assistant Project Manager

Skills and Experience Needed

NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill - Assistant Project Manager

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience - 1-3 years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge - Has demonstrated a basic understanding of fundamental analytical principles.

Knowledgeable in at least one technical or programmatic area in which the Authority is currently involved. Has awareness of relevant energy related aspects of research, environmental science and economics.

Basic skills include an ability to interpret and analyze. Ability to produce quality communications, and demonstrate an aptitude to learn

Creativity in Project & Program Development - Implements task and project ideas suggested by others. Assists other project managers to develop and manage projects, or manages own projects under close supervision.

Organization Skills & Productivity - Is productive on assignments but dependent on others for direction. Has capability to manage technical and cost control aspects of multiple on-going projects with close supervision.

Approaches tasks logically and makes effective use of time and resources in performing work. Ability to assist in project's inception and through to completion, showing an ability to figure out next steps.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgment - Has good interpersonal relations with staff. Has friendly, helpful and positive attitude.

Able to take direction criticism from superior and other senior staff.

Communication Skills & External Relations - Has demonstrated ability to produce written products which are logical, technically and grammatically correct, but may require editing due to lack of familiarity with energy Deployment issues / needs / problems and Authority programmatic needs.

Verbal skills show organization, good use of English and technical competence, but may reflect lack of experience or confidence.

Demonstrates ability to establish contacts outside the Authority with suggestions from other staff.

Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

• 1) Familiarity with energy storage and solar PV technologies, development process, and market / policy trends;
• 2) Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to conduct spreadsheet analysis using MS Excel;
• 3) Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, ability to write professional and concise emails;

4) Well organized, able to work independently, excellent attention to detail, and strong critical thinking skills.

Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

Are there any skills or tasks that the resource needs at start of engagement?

Certifications and qualifications, including education / degree

1) 1-3 years of total relevant experience in project management, business / program operations, and / or another related responsibilities, preferably in renewable / clean energy or related field.

2) Bachelor's degree required.

IT systems that will be used

1) NEIS (PeopleSoft)

2) Salesforce

3) Microsoft Teams

4) Microsoft Office

Tasks

• 1) Create and oversee mass stakeholder emails, website updates, program documents, and program presentations from drafting to deployment;
• 2) Draft stakeholder engagement plans for program announcements, milestones, and events, and manage coordination of related workflows with support teams (Communications, Marketing, Events);
• 3) Conduct research on program portfolio metrics and energy storage market / policy developments as needed; 4) Address questions from solar / energy storage companies by phone and email;
• 5) Coordinate program teem meetings and meeting agendas with internal and external stakeholders; 6) Manage Energy Storage contracting actions in NEIS and Salesforce;

and 7) Other duties as necessary to contribute toward the key outcomes of the Distributed Energy Resource team