Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory Manager

Baker Tilly US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Manager for Development Advisory (DA) to lead Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory engagements in Chicago. You will guide tribes, utilities and public sector entities in energy, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives and manage multidisciplinary project teams.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, and delivering value through strategic planning, financial analyses and federal funding strategies.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• 5 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engagement manager and trusted advisor for Tribal governments, Tribal enterprises, and infrastructure organizations.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives related to energy sovereignty, infrastructure investment, economic development, and organizational transformation.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, including project budgets, schedules, staffing, risk management, and quality control.
• Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions with Tribal leadership and governing bodies.
• Advise clients on renewable energy development opportunities including solar, wind, battery storage, microgrids, and utility-scale generation.
• Support Tribal utility development, utility governance structures, and energy sovereignty initiatives.
• Assist clients with infrastructure planning across energy, broadband, transportation, water, wastewater, and resilience projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, financial analyses, and business case evaluations for energy and infrastructure investments.
• Advise clients on federal funding opportunities through DOE, BIA, USDA, EPA, NTIA, Treasury, and other federal agencies.
• Lead grant strategy, funding prioritization, and implementation planning efforts.
• Lead proposal development, presentations, and pursuit activities for new client opportunities.
• Mentor and develop consultants and senior consultants while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Assess organizational structures, governance models, and operating practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Policy/program knowledge

Education

4‑year degree

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Planning, Environmental Studies, or related field

MBA, MPA, Master’s in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or related discipline

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Manager for Development Advisory (DA) to lead Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory engagements in Chicago. You will guide tribes, utilities and public sector entities in energy, infrastructure, and economic development initiatives and manage multidisciplinary project teams.

The role emphasizes client relationships, business development, and delivering value through strategic planning, financial analyses and federal funding strategies.