Residential Solar Incentive Program Analyst

SunStrong Management, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SunStrong Management, LLC is seeking an Incentive Program Analyst to support onboarding, administration, and ongoing management of Residential Solar Incentive Programs. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and coordinate with internal teams and external rebate authorities to ensure compliance and efficiency.

The role emphasizes detail-oriented analysis, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in a fluid business environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with residential solar incentive programs is preferred.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and proficiency in State and Utility-based Residential Solar Incentive Programs.
• Assist with new program onboarding, including guidelines and checklists.
• Help design sustainable processes for managing incentives program.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and track issues.
• Monitor program changes and assess impact on operations and finances.
• Assist with communication with Rebate Authorities and Administrators.
• Support timely completion of program compliance requirements.
• Analyze results data and support forecasting accuracy.
• Maintain incentive policies and process maps.
• Other duties assigned to support Program Manager.

Skills

Data analysis

Reports creation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Position

The Incentive Program Analyst supports the Incentive Program Manager in the onboarding, administration, and ongoing management of the company's Residential Solar Incentive Programs. The 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 Residential Solar and Storage 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Incentive Program Manager in gaining and maintaining proficiency in State and Utility-based Residential Solar Incentive Programs.
• Assist with new residential solar incentive program onboarding, including helping create detailed program guidelines and operational requirement checklists.
• Help design and document sustainable processes for effectively managing the Residential Solar Incentives Program.
• Support cross-functional collaboration in sustaining the existing Residential Solar Incentive Program, including tracking issues and assisting with process improvements.
• Monitor Residential Solar Incentive Program changes, including but not limited to step-down and program closure, and help assess impact on operations and financials.
• 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 Residential Solar 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 residential solar incentive programs is preferred.
• Ability to perform data analysis and support regulatory research.
• 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.