Solar Programs Trade Ally Lead (Remote, IL)

Energy Solutions - USA; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

Job summary

Energy Solutions - USA is seeking a Solar Programs, Trade Ally Manager II to drive solar incentive programs from a remote Chicago-area base. You will build partnerships with developers, EECs, SEBs, and market participants, guiding onboarding and compliance.

The role requires stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and program operations expertise, with travel 10–20% locally in Illinois. Join a growing DERs team and influence Illinois solar outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR HS diploma with 7 years relevant experience.
• 5+ years in trade ally management, stakeholder engagement, account management, program operations, or related fields.
• Experience with contractors, vendors, clients, trade allies, or market partners.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support objectives.
• Experience gathering, analyzing data to support decisions.
• Energy industry experience (energy efficiency, solar, DERs).
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience coordinating outreach, training, events, or engagement programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support delivery of solar incentive programs and outreach initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with solar developers, EECs, SEBs, and market participants.
• Guide contractors through program requirements and onboarding processes.
• Facilitate application processing, onboarding, training, and engagement for trade allies.
• Recommend approval of EEC applications following procedures and communicate with clients.
• Research, analyze, and report market information to support planning and objectives.
• Collect and manage participant, contractor, and program data for operations and reporting.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Track progress and communicate updates to management and clients.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Salesforce/CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Energy Solutions - USA is seeking a Solar Programs, Trade Ally Manager II to drive solar incentive programs from a remote Chicago-area base. You will build partnerships with developers, EECs, SEBs, and market participants, guiding onboarding and compliance.

The role requires stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and program operations expertise, with travel 10–20% locally in Illinois. Join a growing DERs team and influence Illinois solar outcomes.