Non-Residential Incentive Program Analyst

SunStrong Management; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunStrong Management in the United States is seeking an Incentive Program Analyst to support onboarding, administration, and ongoing management of solar incentive programs for Non Residential Portfolios. You will work closely with the Incentive Program Manager and cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance, documentation, and efficient operation.

The role emphasizes detail, analytics, and communication to coordinate with Rebate Authorities and Program Administrators, monitor program changes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with renewable incentive programs is preferred.
• Ability to perform data analysis and support regulatory research.
• Experience reviewing PPAs or similar commercial contracts is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Incentive Program Manager in onboarding and managing solar incentive programs.
• Assist with new program onboarding and creating detailed guidelines and checklists.
• Help design and document sustainable processes for incentive management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and with Rebate Authorities/Administrators.
• Monitor program changes and assess impact on operations and finances.
• Review PPAs and related contracts to assess incentive structuring and compliance.
• Support timely completion of program compliance requirements.
• Compile and analyze results data to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Maintain incentive policies and process maps; keep documentation up to date.
• Assist with other duties to support team objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Regulatory research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Project coordination support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Position

The Incentive Program Analyst supports the Incentive Program Manager in the onboarding, administration, and ongoing management of the company's solar Incentive Programs for Non Residential Portfolios. This role assists with monitoring program requirements, tracking compliance, and maintaining accurate program documentation. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills who can support relationship management across internal teams and external Rebate Authorities and Program Administrators. Reporting to the Incentive Program Manager, the Incentive Program Analyst assists in understanding the complex Incentive Program’s policy requirements and helps implement efficient, sustainable operational processes. This is a cross-functional support role that requires a highly motivated, organized individual who can adapt to a fluid business environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the Incentive Program Manager in gaining and maintaining proficiency in State and Utility-based Solar Incentive Programs.


• Assist with new solar incentive program onboarding, including helping create detailed program guidelines and operational requirement checklists.


• Help design and document sustainable processes for effectively managing the Solar Incentives Program.


• Support cross-functional collaboration in sustaining the existing Incentive Program, including tracking issues and assisting with process improvements.


• Monitor Incentive Program changes, including but not limited to step-down and program closure, and help assess impact on operations and financials.


• Review Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related commercial contracts to assess impact on incentive program structuring, compliance, and financial modeling.


• Assist with communication and coordination with Rebate Authorities and Rebate Program Administration.


• Support timely completion of Program Compliance requirements to help maintain good standing with Rebate and Program Administrators.


• Compile and analyze results data and assist internal teams with improving forecasting accuracy.


• Help maintain Incentive policies and process maps, ensuring that documentation is up to date.


• Other duties assigned to support the Program Manager and team objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.


• Familiarity with different renewable incentive programs is preferred.


• Ability to perform data analysis and support regulatory research.


• Experience reviewing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or similar commercial contracts is a plus.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze information with attention to detail and accuracy.


• Experience in creating reports and templates is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and time management and organizational skills are also valued.


• Strong computer proficiency, which includes knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.


• Exposure to project coordination or project management support is a plus.

Other Pertinent Information

• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize and organize daily workloads.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as be part of a team.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks under a tight deadline.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.


• Strong collaboration and relationship skills