Remote Solar Programs Trade Ally Manager II

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

Energy Solutions is seeking a full-time Solar Programs, Trade Ally Manager II to join our DERs team. This remote role is open to candidates in the Chicago region, with 10-20% travel in Illinois. You will lead partnerships with solar developers, EECs, SEBs, and market participants to advance distributed solar programs.

You will guide onboarding, explain requirements, and coordinate program activities, reporting, and data analysis to optimize outcomes for Illinois solar incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or High School diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in trade ally management, stakeholder engagement, account management, program operations, project coordination, business analysis, energy programs, or related field.
• Experience working directly with contractors, vendors, clients, trade allies, market partners, or program participants.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to support business or program objectives.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Experience in the energy industry, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, utility programs, solar programs, or related fields.
• Willingness to conduct business travel locally 10-20% in Illinois, including occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of solar incentive programs and outreach initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with solar developers and contractors including EECs, SEBs, and other market participants.
• Support contractors and market partners by providing guidance on program requirements, participation processes, and available resources.
• Facilitate application processing, trade ally onboarding, training, and engagement activities for trade allies and program participants.
• Recommend approval of EEC applications following program review and vetting procedures and communicate recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and report market information to support program planning, outreach strategies, and client objectives.
• Track program progress and participation targets and communicate updates to management and clients.
• Analyze program, participation, market, and contractor data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Energy Solutions is seeking a full-time Solar Programs, Trade Ally Manager II to join our DERs team. This remote role is open to candidates in the Chicago region, with 10-20% travel in Illinois. You will lead partnerships with solar developers, EECs, SEBs, and market participants to advance distributed solar programs.

You will guide onboarding, explain requirements, and coordinate program activities, reporting, and data analysis to optimize outcomes for Illinois solar incentives.