Solar Equity Program Analyst - Washington, United States - Boston Government Services Llc

Boston Government Services Llc

Verified Company

Washington, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Boston Government Services is seeking a Solar Equity Program Analyst to support the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office in Washington, DC.

Boston Government Services (BGS) is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects.

We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities.

We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below

Responsibilities:

Provide project and program management for SETO initiatives focused on improving access to solar through financing and other solutions for lowincome and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs) including with programs like the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) and other newly developed initiatives.
Leverage expertise in solar project development, financing, consumer protections, utility and state programs, and energy policy to support strategic planning and the creation of new programs and initiatives to expand access to the meaningful benefits of solar, storage, and other distributed resources.
Collaborate across DOE offices, national labs, and other federal agencies and partners to develop resources and tools that support equitable access to solar, solar + storage, and other distributed energy resources.
Provide project management, performance monitoring, documentation, and progress assessment for greater solar energy access.
Support the execution of partner and stakeholder engagement activities, including partner collaborative management, virtual and inperson convenings, workshops, conferences, and other events.
Support SETO in the development, review, and execution of programming on solar equity and distributed energy resources.
Knowledge of areas related to solar energy workforce such as the current state of training in the industry, future industry needs, the intersection of solar workforce and other technologies and how training is developed and disseminated, as well as the ability to identify and develop plans for new areas of potential programming related to workforce or soft costs more broadly.
Knowledge of the solar energy workforce, its makeup, relevant worker organizations and how it can be made more representative and be more equitable related to access to training in underserved communities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree.
510 years of direct handson relevant experience.
Direct experience of solar industry project development needs, particularly for community solar and lowincome residential solar located in or benefiting low income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC) more broadly.
Knowledge of solar project financing structures, proforma development, alternative value stack approaches.
Knowledge of solar and related technology adoption by low to moderateincome individuals (LMI), frontline communities, transitioning communities, and individuals with high energy burdens, and businesses in underserved areas; and the ability to develop programming and provide technical assistance to drive more equitable solar adoption.
Demonstrated oral/written skills and interpersonal skills.
Authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions, U.S. Citizen or Permanent US Resident.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Successful drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct solar deployment experience.
Experience with solar project development and financing.
Experience with consumer education, outreach, and protection.
Experience working with lowincome and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC).
Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders to engage them in program activities and objectives.
Experience supporting government (federal, state, or local) programs regarding market transformation and the dissemination of programmatic data tracking and analysis.
Organized, reliable, detailoriented, proactive, independent, and confident.
Flexibility in adapting