Residential Solar Incentives & Operations Analyst

IGS Energy; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mental wellbeing resources

Family planning support

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IGS Energy seeks a Residential Solar Incentives & Operations Analyst to manage filing, tracking and reporting on state and federal incentive programs for residential solar projects. The role focuses on processing incentive applications to help the business scale efficiently.

You will monitor incentive revenue, publish stakeholder reports, and stay aligned with program requirements while driving continuous improvement across processes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in business administration, IT, operations, economics or related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Solar energy experience is a plus.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process solar incentive applications and ensure compliance with program rules.
• Track, report and analyze incentive-related metrics and revenue.
• Provide feedback and action items to leadership and partners.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations and IT to integrate incentives into workflows.
• Develop training guides and audit completed work for accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

MS Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1-3 years of related experience

Tools

SharePoint

Excel modeling

Job description

Job Summary

As a Residential Solar Incentives & Operations Analyst, you are a member of one of IGS’s fast-paced emerging businesses. A Residential Solar Incentives & Operations Analyst is responsible for a variety of analytical and operational tasks related to filing, tracking, and reporting on government and state incentives for residential solar projects. This role involves both complex analytical tasks as well as a focus on processing incentive applications to position IGS Solar to scale the business quickly and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process Solar Incentive Applications - Review and process state and federal solar incentive applications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with program rules and requirements during the application process.
• Provide feedback and action items to leadership and/or internal and external partners when necessary to stay on track.
• Metric tracking and reporting - Develop and maintain tracking for key metrics related to solar incentives and project performance.
• Publish regular reports to update key stakeholders on the status of incentive applications.
• Monitor and analyze incentive revenue received compared to projected.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, implementing process changes as needed.
• Solar Incentive Program Expertise - Become an expert on various state and federal incentive programs, staying informed about program changes, process updates, and new opportunities; review program documentation; conduct research into new state and federal incentive programs.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to track incentive transactions.
• Collaborate with Operations and IT to integrate incentive requirements into existing and new project workflows.
• Ability to create and modify user guides, job aids and documentation for training purposes.
• Ability to review and audit completed work for accuracy, make corrections when necessary, and timely report status to management.
• Demonstrate a tenacious drive for results, efficiency, and embrace the value of Continuous Improvement.
• Accountable for becoming a trusted team member by accomplishing team goals, consistently meeting accuracy and Service Level Agreement targets as well as financial targets.

Required Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, Vlookups, Nested If-Then statements, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt to process and technology changes.
• Willingness to learn and develop new tools and better ways of doing business.
• Ability to master a variety web-based applications and tools used to manage the business.
• Exceptional organizational skills, basic document management skills, technologically savvy, acute attention to detail, and most importantly a passion for the rigor required launching a new business.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, strong analytical skills, results oriented.
• Able to adapt, grow and thrive in periods of uncertainty in an ever-changing work environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in Business Administration, IT, Operations, Economics, or other applicable fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in related fields or equivalent working experience.
• Solar Energy experience a plus.
• Advanced skills in all MS Office Applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, SharePoint).
• Proficient in SQL with the ability to write queries and manipulate data.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, a current or future need for sponsorship is not supported or available for this position.

Salary Range

$61,050.00 - $97,680.00 *This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance.

How We Support Your Wellbeing

• Healthcare Essentials: Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.
• Mental Wellbeing: Robust support through Headspace and free mental healthcare visits for you and your dependents.
• Family Planning Support: Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.
• Financial Readiness: Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employment

It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].