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Director, Distributed Energy Resources


Salary - $115,600 - $153,100
The Director of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Markets is responsible for leading the organizations’ distributed energy programs, which provide incentives to consumers to deploy DER. With support from the DER PMO, this work involves day to day program management including budgeting, utilization, staff retention/training/promotion and discipline. This position will work closely with the Senior Director of Distributed Energy Markets, including providing assistance related to business development to bring in new incentive programs that lead to decarbonization focused on equity.

The Director will lead a team of 30 people who work on distinct programs delivering incentives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the budget and resources for distributed energy programs.
  • Oversee the implementation and delivery of distributed energy programs, ensuring that they are on time, on budget, and meet the needs of clients and customers.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, and other non-profit organizations.
  • Develop and lead the organization's distributed energy programs, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
  • Identify and develop new incentive programs that lead to decarbonization focused on equity.
  • Work with the Senior Director and other senior leaders to develop and implement the organization's strategic plan for distributed energy programs.
  • Represent the organization on distributed energy issues at conferences, workshops, and other events.
  • Support Senior Director in leading a team of 30 people who work on distinct programs delivering incentives.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in managing a team of 30+ people.
  • 10+ years of program management.
  • 7+ years of experience in distributed energy programs or a related field (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of the distributed energy market and the policy landscape.
  • Excellent business development and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative programs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Alignment with Cultural Attributes, Pillars, and Core Values

  • Accountable: The employee demonstrates accountability in the role by proactively working to understand what they are accountable for and to whom they are accountable. The employee exhibits initiative in the completion of tasks and speaks up freely with any concerns. When challenges arise, the employee is open regarding the situation and takes appropriate responsibility for their actions.
  • Collaborative: Successfully Working Toward a Common Goal with Others:  The employee has a cooperative attitude, takes and gives direction well, and fosters a team spirit when working with others. The employee provides and solicits input and feedback as necessary in a supportive way. The employee effectively communicates with all on the team and keeps them up to date on progress toward goals. The employee also shows a willingness to take on additional duties when necessary to benefit the team/department/company.
  • Entrepreneurial: We ask questions and turn ideas into action, continuously improving how we think, work and innovate. 
  • Execution excellence: The Director is focused on executing the organization's distributed energy programs on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality.
  • Data driven: We use data to ensure our programs are effective and efficient and that funds are deployed to maximize benefits. 
  • Software enabled solutions: The Director is familiar with and able to identify opportunities for software and business process automation to be used to improve the efficiency of distributed energy programs.
  • Trusted: We approach every decision and interaction with integrity, honesty and transparency. 
  • Independent: We employ a fee-for-service business model, freeing us from the influence of shareholders, members and donors, and ensuring our independence. 
  • Inclusive: We achieve our vision by creating a collaborative, welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can belong and participate. 

This is a senior-level position in a fast-paced and growing organization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and experienced leader who is committed to advancing the organization's mission of decarbonization focused on equity. 115600.00 To 153100.00 (USD) Annually

Life at Center for Sustainable Energy

The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is a nonprofit organization that works nationally in the clean energy industry. We provide program management, technical assistance and workforce training. Were experts in renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation and other technologies such as combined heat and power and energy storage. We've been around for 20 years and we've administered over 600 million dollars in energy programs. Were expanding and always open to exploring partnership opportunities. If you are interested in a career at CSE, view our available positions at https://energycenter.org/jobs
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Interest in Working with Data, Research, and Sustainable Energy Initiatives2. Comfort Working with Python3. Postgraduate Degree (Additional work experience may substitute education requirement)4. Develop Quality Assurance Protocols5. Proactive Communication in Remote Environment6. Collaborative Work Environment7. Networking and Business Development through Conferences/Events8. Client Representation for Cross-Functional Team Collaboration9. Focus on Sustainable, Equitable, Resilient Transportation10. High-Growth Industry with Strong Partner Relationships
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