Posted:
6/6/2024, 10:00:31 AM
Location(s):
Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Sol Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Director to join our team and represent the Company as a diplomat to the industry and our stakeholders. The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs would also serve with Sol Systems Chief Executive Officer on the Board of the National Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and would represent the company on the Maryland-DC-Virginia SEIA Board, in addition to any other association roles as required.
This position will work directly with our project finance and trading teams and the CEO to help cultivate business development opportunities in key states and to defend business interests through policy advocacy and lobbying. The position is ideal for someone with regulatory experience that’s looking to join a growing company, work in an entrepreneurial environment, impact solar energy project development, expand into new environmental & energy commodities markets, and commit to an organization dedicated to financing and developing clean energy infrastructure.
The role will primarily be focused on managing strategic renewable energy and electricity policy initiatives for the Company at the state level. The initial scope shall cover legislative and regulatory policy efforts in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast jurisdictions. Policy coverage and advocacy efforts will encompass legislation and regulatory actions focused on renewable portfolio standard (RPS), net energy metering (NEM), utility integrated resource plan (IRP), Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), regional transmission organizations (RTOs), interconnection, permitting, and energy storage proceedings. The role will also focus on wholesale and retail electricity market policy developments in PJM, MISO, NEPOOL, and NYISO.
Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed well over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-led throughout its 16 years of operations and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.
The Senior Director will be responsible for:
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will not be considered. Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Deadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Website: http://www.solsystems.com/
Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Employee Count: 101-250
Year Founded: 2008
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Finance ⋅ Solar