[Hiring] Senior Manager, State Policy, Intermountain West @Solar Energy Industries Association

Role Description

The Senior Manager of State Policy, Intermountain West is responsible for the development and implementation of SEIA’s policies and positions in Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, as well as monitoring policy activity in New Mexico and Utah as needed. These policies include both legislative and regulatory initiatives.

The position reports to the Vice President of State Affairs, works closely with the Senior Vice President of Policy, and will work in close collaboration with other SEIA departments, including Regulatory Affairs, Research, Communications, and Membership.

The ideal candidate should have the desire and demeanor to build a strong network within the solar and clean energy industries and will have had professional exposure to energy policy and/or markets, and be familiar with enabling technologies such as storage, demand response, distribution management systems, and electrification. Familiarity with topics such as rate design, interconnection, integrated resource planning, grid modernization policies, as well as renewable energy program design, is highly desirable. The successful candidate must be able to build relationships and be a natural collaborator. He or she is able to manage project teams effectively and facilitate dialogue with both internal and external colleagues.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 4 – 8 years of experience in solar, energy, advocacy, or related fields.
• Regulatory experience in the region is preferred and legislative experience is a plus.
• Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated experience in electricity/utility/renewables/generation sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starter – can work independently and remotely.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and is able to perceive when to lead and when to build consensus.

Requirements

• Ability to travel, primarily in-region.
• Ability to manage challenging and diverse views of member companies.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $85,000-$115,000 annually, based on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.

Working Conditions

• A successful candidate should be based in the region, with a preference for the Denver, Las Vegas, or Phoenix metro areas.
• Work in a remote office environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access.
• Travel will be necessary for up to approximately 30% of the time. Most travel will be in-region.

Company Description

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and 255,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders that start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success.

The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named the Washington Post as a 2023 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.