Project Manager Energy Policy & Markets

Essential Job Duties

The Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager position will support the Energy Policy & Markets Program of the NC Clean Energy Technology Center on projects including, but not limited to, research for the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE), the DSIRE Insight project, the Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (Carolinas DASH) project, and analysis for various Center reports and publications. The Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager will also engage with external partners, manage projects, and develop new project proposals.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

External Engagement (40%)

• Share energy policy research and insights with external audiences through presentations, social media, and written analysis.
• Support stakeholder engagement and facilitation activities, including leading stakeholder meetings.
• Represent the Center in various external working group and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with other organizations (non-profits, public utilities commissions, state energy offices, local governments, utilities, etc.) to amplify and expand the Center's work.
• Lead the development of new grant proposals and other business development efforts of the Policy & Markets team.
• Respond to and/or delegate information requests related to renewable energy and energy efficiency policy by policymakers, media representatives, and other stakeholders.

Project Management (30%)

• Manage customized fee-for-service policy research and analysis projects, including managing client relationships and ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Oversee the work of other staff on fee-for-service, foundation, and grant projects.
• Develop project deliverables, workplans, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with project and grant requirements, including completing required reporting and liaising with administrative staff.

Research & Analysis (30%)

• Conduct energy policy research and analysis for DSIRE, DSIRE Insight, and other Policy & Markets team projects.
• Develop written resources, such as white papers, best practices or model documents, fact sheets, and blog posts, on energy policy topics.
• Track and analyze energy policy developments, including proposed legislation and regulatory proceedings.
• Track and analyze federal energy policy developments as needed.
• Review and update policy and program entries in DSIRE.
• Collaboratively develop work products and proposals for new work products based on the DSIRE and DSIRE Insight projects.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other NCCETC programs and NCSU departments on projects with energy policy and market ties.
• Work with interns to help provide oversight and learning opportunities.

Minimum Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, public policy, political science, economics, or a related field
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience (a Master's degree may count as one year of professional experience

To be eligible as a Senior Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, public policy, political science, economics, or a related field
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience (a Master's degree may count as one year of professional experience)- May qualify as a Senior Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local energy policy and regulation; regional and state electricity markets; and utility regulation
• Ability to work as a team player, along with capability to work independently with significant initiative on defined tasks and projects
• Excellent strategic thinking skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills between co-workers and relative to clients and external partners
• Experience managing projects and engaging with external partners
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in policy, environmental science, engineering, economics or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in the energy field, including experience with clean energy and energy efficiency policy
• Grant writing, foundation fundraising, and business development experience
• Experience in energy modeling or working with energy modeling firms
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience (a Master's degree may count as one year of professional experience)- May qualify as a Senior Project Manager