Policy Analyst
Sol Systems is seeking an Analyst to join our Policy team in our Washington DC office. This is an entry-level position, although the ideal candidate will have some previous work experience (related field not required) and a strong interest in clean energy, specifically solar, and public policy. This is a great opportunity to work for a national solar energy firm and gain exposure to public policy.
Sol Systems is a solar energy project development and financial services company with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support active policy team of three in regulatory, legislative, and judicial tracking at the state and federal level.
- Manage automated tracking tools, with increasing responsibility for filtering by importance to Sol (we’ll teach you that; you just bring an eagerness to learn)
- First line of response to internal queries on regulatory and legislative status and requirements
- Write preliminary summaries of state and federal actions, such as Public Utility Commission orders, state/federal rules, and state/federal legislation
- Primary point of contact for scheduling calls, meetings, and testimony for team
- Primary note-taker and task management for team
- Other duties as needed in support of Policy and broader External Affairs team
Required Skills: The ideal candidate is a self-starter, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple ongoing projects as well as prioritizing new developments in real time. They are also inquisitive, proficient in verbal and written communication, and team-oriented.
A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in related subject preferred (such as environmental studies, political science, environmental economics, public policy, etc.)
- Experience in scheduling, task completion, team management
- Ability to organize and track open tasks to completion
- Able to travel approximately 10% of the time, as public health allows
- Resourceful and able to identify solutions and make recommendations to internal teams
- Able to develop written work products that are thoughtful, organized, and audience-appropriate
- Willingness to ask questions and grow role in team
- Ability to recognize when to ask for help and how to identify appropriate resources to accomplish tasks as needed
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, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.