Manager, Program Incentives & Compliance

Qcells North America

Teaneck Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 132,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a highly organized Manager, Program Incentives & Compliance to oversee incentive program activity for our community solar and storage portfolio. You will document, register, track, and file across IL Shines and NYSERDA, ensuring continuous eligibility and timely submissions.

The role also supports acquisitions due diligence, tracks REC and incentive payments, and monitors evolving policy/regulatory changes to inform filings and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
7–9 years in renewable energy or community solar administration.
Familiarity with IL Shines and NYSERDA preferred.
Strong organizational and deadline-management skills.
Proficient in Excel/Sheets; project trackers.
Attention to detail and compliance mindset.
Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Program Administration & Compliance: enrollments, registrations, and filings for IL Shines and NYSERDA; maintain project documentation.
Track compliance deadlines, reporting, and milestones; submit periodic reports.
Coordinate with finance, legal, operations and external parties to resolve issues.
Maintain centralized compliance calendar and repository.
Incentive & REC Tracking: monitor generation, payments, and contracts; reconcile discrepancies.
Policy & Regulatory Monitoring: track IL NY policy changes; summarize updates for stakeholders.
Acquisitions & Due Diligence Support: review incentive status, gaps, and due diligence checklists.
Assist in transferring incentive contracts and REC accounts at closings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Manager, Program Incentives & Compliance, to support our growing community solar and storage business. This role is the operational backbone of our incentive program activity, ensuring that all projects owned and operated by the company are properly documented, registered, tracked, reported, and filed across state incentive programs, with a primary focus on Illinois (IL Shines) and New York (NYSERDA).

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a detail-oriented, process-driven role for someone who thrives on keeping complex compliance workflows organized, meeting deadlines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. As the portfolio grows, this role will also support active and ongoing acquisitions due diligence and as part of a larger group, also monitor relevant policy and regulatory developments, assisting in the research required to inform the writing and filing of comments, testimony, and other state/federal regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

Program Administration & Compliance

Manage all program enrollments, registrations, and ongoing filings with IL Shines, NYSERDA, and other relevant state agencies and program administrators
Maintain accurate and complete project documentation including interconnection agreements, REC certifications, program approval letters, incentive contracts, and subscription agreements
Track all compliance deadlines, reporting requirements, and program milestones to ensure continuous incentive eligibility
Prepare and submit required periodic reports to program administrators and state agencies
Coordinate with internal teams (finance, legal, operations) and external parties (utilities, program administrators) to resolve compliance issues and ensure timely submissions
Maintain a centralized compliance calendar and project documentation repository

Incentive & REC Tracking

Track generation data, REC production, and incentive payment schedules across the portfolio
Reconcile incentive payments against contract terms and flag discrepancies with program administrators
Maintain an up-to-date tracker for all incentive contracts, payment schedules, and program statuses
Monitor REC certification and retirement schedules in coordination with the finance team
Manage accounts in applicable REC registries (e.g., M-RETS, NYGATS)

Policy & Regulatory Monitoring

Monitor developments in Illinois and New York community solar and storage policy, including program rule changes, block or tranche updates, and utility tariff changes that may affect compliance obligations or project economics
Maintain a log of regulatory changes and their implications for the existing portfolio
Stay abreast of state and federal legislative and regulatory proceedings affecting the target markets
Assist in the research required to inform the writing and filing of comments, testimony, and other state/federal regulatory filings.
Identify opportunities to maintain and develop relevant utility relationships
Summarize and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders in a clear, actionable format

Acquisitions & Due Diligence Support

Support the acquisitions team by reviewing incentive program enrollment status, compliance history, and documentation completeness for prospective project acquisitions
Identify gaps or risks in incentive paperwork and coordinate with sellers to resolve prior to closing
Assist in developing and maintaining due diligence checklists specific to IL Shines, NYSERDA, and other program requirements
Help facilitate the transfer of incentive contracts, program registrations, and REC accounts upon acquisition close

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
7-9 years of experience in renewable energy, preferably in community solar, solar development, or energy project administration
Familiarity with IL Shines (Illinois Adjustable Block Program) and/or NYSERDA community solar programs
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex documentation requirements simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience building and maintaining project trackers
High attention to detail and a compliance-oriented mindset
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience filing or managing enrollments within IL Shines or NYSERDA portals
Familiarity with REC tracking registries such as M-RETS or NYGATS
Experience working with or for electric utilities or ISOs/ RTOs
Knowledge of the utility regulatory model and utility tariffs
Experience supporting acquisitions or due diligence processes in renewable energy
Exposure to community solar subscriber management or LMI compliance requirements
Knowledge of applicable utility interconnection processes (ComEd, Ameren, ConEd, National Grid, etc.)

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $120,400 – $144,400
Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $110,300 – $132,300
Zone 3 (All others): $100,300 – $120,300

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time

Strength

Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.