Job Description
- Support the design and execution of NYSERDA’s procurement programs, including:
- Modification to existing solicitations to incorporate new policy directive, legislative changes/requirements, and improvements presented from previous solicitations;
- If applicable, development and implementation of new solicitations/competitive programs pending future policy changes and PSC directives;
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration with other state agencies/authorities and external partners to support program and policy evolution;
- Engagement and management of external contractors to support the solicitation administration;
- Solicitation drafting in accordance with the New York State Public Service Commission’s regulatory instructions and New York State policy priorities;
- Coordinating proposal intake and bid evaluation processes to support rigorous, meticulously documented and defensible solicitation outcomes that are made on behalf of the State’s ratepayers;
- Utilize various databases/external platforms to facilitate the intake of competitive bids and manage agreements resulting from competitive procurements.
- Develop and perform analysis to evaluate the cost and benefits of policies that support New York State’s climate goals established by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
- Develop and perform quantitative analyses to assess impacts of existing and potential energy policies on renewable energy supply, demand and markets.
- Manage external contractor teams engaged in analysis on behalf of NYSERDA as well as participate in and lead teams from NYSERDA and other State agencies to advance projects.
- Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
- 3 years of relevant competitive procurement, renewable energy, project development, financing, or operational experience
- Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree preferred
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and development processes
- Strong project management skills
- Superior organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent computer skills, experience with Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Excellent record keeping, database management and organization skills
- Must be a self-starter and function well independently and in teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experienced in renewable energy project development and financing or in the design, installation, operation, monitoring, maintenance, or repair of renewable generation facilities
- Experience with electric grid modelling (Power Flow Analysis, Production Cost Modelling) and transmission and distribution properties/limitations
- Knowledgeable of wholesale energy markets or REC markets
- Experienced in Large-Generator Interconnection and Small-Generator Interconnection processes
- Experienced in the asset management or the operations and maintenance of Large-Scale Renewable power generation facilities
- $73-123k
- Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.