Market and Policy Manager

Monitor and evaluate solar markets nationwide and execute market and policy priorities under the Vice President of Policy. Develop and maintain knowledge of state community solar markets, legislation, regulations, utility tariffs and rates, incentives, tax credits, RECs, interconnection requirements, and project economics. Track and analyze regulatory dockets, pending legislation, stakeholder working groups, utility proceedings, and other policy activity. Synthesize complex policy and market information into summaries and recommendations for leadership and internal teams. Assess financial implications of policy developments and gather revenue and cost inputs for project finance analysis and financial modeling. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new market opportunities. Support policy strategies through market research, policy positions, stakeholder coordination, and policy initiatives. Draft and file regulatory comments, testimony, and other policy submissions. Represent New Energy in meetings with lawmakers, regulators, utilities, industry organizations, and stakeholders, including travel to priority markets. Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships and develop market intelligence and consensus around policy solutions. Participate in industry organizations, working groups, conferences, and forums. Communicate findings, developments, opportunities, risks, and recommended actions to leadership and internal teams. Collaborate with Development, Project Finance, Legal, Engineering, and other teams. Maintain current market intelligence and policy resources for strategic decision-making and institutional knowledge. Requirements 4+ years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, solar, energy policy, regulatory affairs, utility regulation, government affairs, market development, or a related field Experience analyzing state energy policy and regulatory frameworks, including legislation, regulatory proceedings, utility programs, tariffs, incentives, and renewable energy markets Strong understanding of the U.S. solar industry Experience evaluating emerging energy markets and translating policy developments into business and project implications Strong financial and analytical skills, including understanding project economics and revenue and cost drivers Experience with Excel-based financial modeling required Experience engaging legislators, regulators, utilities, industry associations, consultants, and other policy or market participants Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to research and synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations Ability and willingness to travel regularly Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, business, political science, environmental studies, engineering, energy, or a related field required Direct community solar experience, project finance experience, utility regulatory experience, and advanced degree are preferred or a plus Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and synthesizing complex energy policy and market information, with strong financial modeling skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in the renewable energy sector. Highest-signal resume keywords Renewable Energy Policy Analysis Financial Modeling Stakeholder Engagement Community Solar Experience Regulatory Affairs ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Analysis Project Economics Excel-Based Financial Modeling Market Research Policy Development Legislative Analysis Regulatory Docket Tracking Utility Tariff Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Data Synthesis Soft Skills Strong Written Communication Strong Verbal Communication Analytical Thinking Collaboration Relationship Building Industry Keywords Solar Markets Utility Regulation Incentives Tax Credits Interconnection Requirements Stakeholder Coordination Energy Policy Regulatory Proceedings Emerging Energy Markets Community Solar #J-18808-Ljbffr