Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Strategy Lead

Baker Tilly; Washington; On-site; USD 59,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Development Advisory Manager focused on Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory to lead engagements and guide strategic projects for Tribal Nations, utilities, and public sector clients. You will manage teams, budgets, and deliverables while driving business development and client relationships.

The role requires 4-year degree and 5+ years of experience in consulting or infrastructure, with a focus on energy, governance, and funding programs.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Facilitation

Business development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Planning, Environmental Studies

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

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Development Advisory Manager focused on Tribal Energy & Infrastructure Advisory to lead engagements and guide strategic projects for Tribal Nations, utilities, and public sector clients. You will manage teams, budgets, and deliverables while driving business development and client relationships.

The role requires 4-year degree and 5+ years of experience in consulting or infrastructure, with a focus on energy, governance, and funding programs.