SOLAR RESIDIENTIAL DEPLOYMENT & REGULATORY MANAGER

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Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Research, Program Management

ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Solar for All Arizonans (SFA AZ) is a transformational opportunity for the State of Arizona to bring the benefits of the state’s abundant solar resources to the state’s low-income and disadvantaged communities. Arizona is one of the sunniest states, with one of the nation’s fastest growing solar markets. Yet the benefits of solar markets are not currently distributed fairly across Arizona’s diverse communities. This program will provide more than $150M in EPA investments to bring extensive benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities through innovative solar deployments and long-term changes to solar markets.

Solar for All Arizonans will deploy approximately 61 MW of additional new solar dedicated to supporting low-income and CEJST designated disadvantaged communities, as designated under the EPA Solar-for-All definition. This initiative will use three strategies to expand innovative market mechanisms that support deployment of solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities: (1) expand rooftop solar ownership, (2) create for the first time a neighborhood solar program, and (3) pilot a solar-plus-storage resilience program.

This position is dependent on a federally funded grant which expires in April, 2029.

SOLAR RESIDIENTIAL DEPLOYMENT & REGULATORY MANAGER

Job Location:

1700 West Washington

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000  

Grade: 01

This posting will close on June 15, 2025

Job Summary:

• Work with the SFA AZ Solar Program Impact Evaluator to manage all SFA AZ compliance requirements, establish standards/best practices, and guide program teams on any changes/improvements

• With other SFA AZ program managers and other relevant partners, help develop critically needed workforce development pathways to quality green jobs for residents of low-income, disadvantaged, rural, and Tribal communities

• Manage SFA AZ procurement processes, sub-award contracts, and routine monitoring of administrative compliance, in partnership with the Solar Program Impact Evaluator and the Governor's Office Procurement staff

• Support management of the program’s budgets to ensure optimal allocation of resources to achieve program goals without overspending

• Assist Solar Program Impact Evaluator in development of standards and processes to meet SFA AZ compliance and quality requirements

• Coordinate with the Solar Community Development/Engagement Educator to facilitate Statewide stakeholder engagement

• Ensure all program objectives, timelines, evaluations, and reporting are achieved on time as it relates to SFA AZ strategy

• This position will report directly to the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency Director

• Responsible for the overall success of the SFA AZ residential rooftop solar program

• Actively monitor and assess policy relevant to the program's scope and objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to grants and grants management procedures

• Ability to work in diverse political and cultural environments

• Experience in solar deployment within the residential sector

• BA/BS degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees favored

• 5+ years in program management and/or project leadership

• Expertise in budget management and contract negotiation

• Strategic vision development and operational excellence

• Proficiency in federal program management

• Leadership and team management skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in engaging with communities historically underrepresented or underserved in the energy sector

• Experience in the energy sector, especially with utilities, renewable energy, or government contracts

• Knowledge of the solar industry, including market trends and technologies

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

Examples of Related Degrees:

• Economics, political science, public policy, public administration, business, planning, or other social sciences

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a clean driving record; Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety

• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and operate a motor vehicle

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance

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