Market & Policy Analyst

2 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Asbury Park, NJ, US... more
About Us
 
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.
 
We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. 
 
To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize. 

We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program. 

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve. 
 
For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.
 
About The Role

The Market & Policy Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping company strategy in markets across the country. Your primary responsibility will be to develop in-depth understanding and expertise in 2-3 state markets, tracking policy developments and analyzing the complex regulatory environment, ensuring our company remains competitive and compliant in the rapidly evolving solar industry. You will work closely with trade associations, state-level regulators, government agencies, program administrators, and several internal teams to advocate for favorable policies, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks.


Responsibilities

  • (1) Policy/Economic Analysis and Advocacy:
  • Serve as the internal Market Leader and in-house expert for 2-4 assigned state markets.
  • Analyze, understand, and clearly communicate market-specific economics and solar-program requirements to inform business decisions.
  • Monitor, analyze, and interpret laws/regulations and legislative and regulatory developments affecting the solar industry and our company/projects at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities aligned with our company’s mission and develop policy advocacy strategies specific to each of your assigned markets.
  • Write and file comments as needed in regulatory dockets to advance company objectives and priorities.
  • Attend all state-specific policy committee calls, advocating for company interests and reporting updates to the Policy team.

  • (2) Stakeholder Relations:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with industry associations and trade groups.
  • Attend relevant conferences and policy events to help establish the company’s on-the-ground presence in your assigned markets.
  • Educate stakeholders on company objectives and priorities and the practical implications of current and future policies.

  • (3) Business Development and Finance Coordination:
  • Collaborate internally with the Business Development and Finance teams to understand business needs, goals, and paths to success in each of your assigned markets.
  • Provide market-specific insights and guidance for the Business Development team to assist with their development of solar projects (e.g., to enable selection between and pricing of various project types).
  • Provide relevant inputs to the Finance team to assist with their modeling of various project types within each of your assigned markets.

  • (4) Compliance Coordination:       
  • Track and communicate relevant laws and regulations to enable the Legal team to ensure compliance with same.

  • (5) Risk Assessment:
  • Identify potential business risks and opportunities associated with policy changes and regulatory developments.
  • Provide strategic guidance to senior management on navigating policy challenges and advocating for company priorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree (preferably in Economics, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Renewable Energy, Business, or a related field).
  • Proven experience in complex analysis and/or advocacy (preferably in the renewable energy sector, but we will consider strong candidates without renewable energy experience).
  • Strong interest in energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and political dynamics.
  • Ability to adapt to everchanging policy and market landscapes.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research skills.

Benefits and Perks
 
Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 
Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 
·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  
·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 
·       Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!