ITC/PTC Program Manager

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is seeking a versatile ITC/PTC Program Manager to drive the end-to-end qualification lifecycle for ITC and PTC across our hydro portfolio. You will act as the single point of accountability, coordinating inputs from engineering, finance, tax, and operations, and ensuring defensible evidence sets for each facility.

You will need a solid technical fluency in hydropower project lifecycles, strong project controls skills, and the ability to manage timelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Finance, PM, Business)
• 3 to 8+ years in energy project development, asset management, or renewables finance/tax compliance
• Basic familiarity with ITC/PTC tax credits and IRS frameworks

Responsibilities

• Oversee qualification tracking for ITC/PTC across facilities
• Maintain audit-ready qualification files for IRS reviews
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to meet qualification requirements
• Align with internal tax specialists on IRS requirements
• Track vendor deliverables and ensure schedule adherence
• Maintain master program tracker for milestones and deadlines
• Prepare executive dashboards on program health and risks
• Report to leadership on qualification status

Skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Accountability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Business, or a related technical/analytical field

Job description

About the Company

Founded in 2010, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (ECRE) acquires, enhances, and operates hydroelectric power facilities across the United States. Today, Eagle Creek owns and operates 85 facilities across 18 states, with a nearly 700 MW portfolio that provides reliable, low-carbon power to more than 260,000 homes.

Eagle Creek is committed to creating long-term value for its stakeholders and the communities it serves through a focus on safety, integrity, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. Through strategic investments, operational excellence, and continued growth, the company aims to expand its renewable energy platform and play a meaningful role in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Summary of the Position

ECRE is seeking a versatile, self-directed, and highly organized ITC/PTC Program Manager to drive the end-to-end lifecycle of our Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) initiatives for our hydropower portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the single point of accountability, bridging cross-functional inputs, and owning the qualification work and the evidence set that makes each facility’s credits defensible.

While you will not be expected to be a tax code expert or a lead design engineer, you must possess enough technical fluency to understand hydropower project lifecycles, track vendor deliverables, interpret high-level IRS compliance requirements, and manage cross-functional timelines and budgets.

Main Responsibilities

• Credit Qualification Oversight: Serve as the single point of coordination for tracking and verifying all inputs, documentation, and milestones required to secure ITC/PTC qualifications.
• Audit & Diligence Readiness: Maintain a clean, contemporaneous qualification file for each facility that withstands tax-preparer, credit-buyer, insurer, and IRS review.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the central hub for a matrixed team, aligning inputs from supporting departments to support qualification requirements.
• IRS Compliance Alignment: Work alongside internal tax specialists to interpret high-level IRS requirements and ensure that project workflows capture the necessary evidentiary trail for tax compliance.
• Vendor & Deliverable Tracking: Monitor external vendor and contractor deliverables specifically tied to tax credit qualification requirements, ensuring reports, studies, and certifications are delivered on schedule.
• Schedule & Milestone Monitoring: Maintain a master program tracker to monitor critical path qualification milestones, ensuring that project execution timelines managed by the PM team align with tax deadlines and safe-harbor rules.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare clear, concise executive-level dashboards and status reports summarizing program health, qualification risks, and key decision points for leadership and ownership.
• Education & Experience Requirements
  Required:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Business, or a related technical/analytical field.
• Experience: 3 to 8+ years of professional experience in energy project development, asset management, project controls, or renewable energy finance/tax credit compliance. Hydropower experience is a strong plus.
• Cross-Functional Fluency: Basic familiarity with energy tax credits (ITC/PTC) and an eagerness to learn IRS regulatory frameworks with the support of internal specialists.
• Competencies
  The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical and financial tracking into executive-ready reporting.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and matrixed or cross-functional team workflows.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with colleagues, teams, customers, or partners.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and exercise sound judgment.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate work.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Comfortable reading technical project documentation, engineering reports, and understanding the core components of renewable energy assets (hydro-specific knowledge is highly preferred).
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing priorities, processes, or business needs.
• Accountability: Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver expected results.
• Customer/Service Orientation: Ability to understand and respond effectively to customer or stakeholder needs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional travel (~10%) as part of the job responsibilities if the hire is not located locally in Washington, DC Metro area.

Work Schedule Requirements

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. This position is remote/hybrid and may require:

• Overtime as needed.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours based on business needs.
• The schedule and work hours may be adjusted based on organizational needs and the requirements of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Eagle Creek offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our employees. Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match
• Competitive holiday & PTO schedule, including time off for community volunteering.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status, position, length of service, and applicable plan requirements.

Salary disclosure

The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 - $150,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices in compliance with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.