Southeast State Policy Director — Solar & Clean Energy

Qcells USA Corp.; Texas; Remote; USD 173,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced solar and storage policy advocate to influence state policies and regulations across markets.

You will report to the Senior Director of State Policy and work with our Corporate Affairs team focusing on federal advocacy. The role emphasizes thought leadership, relationship building with regulators and policymakers, and driving the distributed energy resource transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Law degree preferred
• 8–10+ years of government affairs, energy policy, or legislative advocacy experience
• Ability to operate autonomously and represent the company with trade associations, policymakers, non-profits and senior leaders
• Proven track record designing and executing successful advocacy campaigns
• Experience in energy policy and strategic planning in a matrixed organization
• Deep understanding of state/local legislative and regulatory processes and related policy debates
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate policy into business outcomes
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to communicate policy changes clearly
• Extensive network of contacts in executive and legislative branches in key states
• Highest ethical standards and commitment to advancing clean energy policy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead proactive strategies to open new markets and drive revenue
• Support policy leadership with proactive regulatory initiatives
• Protect market opportunities by opposing detrimental new laws
• Monitor and report legislative/regulatory updates in key markets
• Lead and participate in regulatory engagements in the southeast
• Advise on policy trends and competitive advantage
• Analyze impacts of regulation on energy, solar, storage, interconnection and rate design
• Represent Qcells as subject matter expert in meetings with regulators and lawmakers
• Testify in legislative/regulatory proceedings as needed
• Engage with trade associations to advance company interests
• Research and communicate policy changes internally
• Build new relationships and leverage existing industry connections
• Organize coalitions in response to policy action
• Manage outside consultants

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory policy

Public speaking

Research & analysis

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or JD preferred

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced solar and storage policy advocate to influence state policies and regulations across markets.

You will report to the Senior Director of State Policy and work with our Corporate Affairs team focusing on federal advocacy. The role emphasizes thought leadership, relationship building with regulators and policymakers, and driving the distributed energy resource transformation.