- Contribute to the State’s overall energy policy development through activities including the New York State Energy Plan and Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
- Oversee studies and analyses related to emerging clean energy technologies and identify strategies to overcome barriers impacting their adoption
- Provide support to other NYS agencies in developing their own clean energy strategies
- Develop policy briefings and presentations for NYSERDA Executives and the Board of Directors
- Direct the development of the annual Clean Energy Industry Report.
- Assess energy market trends and collaborate with state agency partners in the annual update to the State Energy Emergency Plan
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years in a supervisory role with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments
- For Sr. Director: Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 12 years of relevant experience including 6 years in a supervisory role
- Track record in leading and motivating teams to achieve their potential including professional staff at remote sites and external consultant teams
- Strong diplomatic and discretion skills to navigate sensitive projects and policy negotiations among executive teams with varied interests
- Strong knowledge base of clean energy, environmental and climate policy approaches and mechanisms in New York and other jurisdictions.
- Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely and unambiguously in speech and in writing for broader audience consumption including policy decision-makers, sister agencies and third-party constituent interests such as industry, environmental organizations, consumer interests
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in clean energy policy development, strategic oversight, and team leadership, with a strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences. Proven track record in analyzing energy market trends and collaborating with state agencies to inform policy decisions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Clean Energy Policy Development
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Oversight
- Presentation Skills
- Energy Market Analysis
Hard Skills
- Economics
- Finance
- Public Policy
- Energy Market Analysis
- Climate Policy
- Data Analysis
- Report Development
- Policy Briefing
- Strategic Planning
- Supervisory Experience
Soft Skills
- Diplomatic Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Motivational Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Industry Keywords
- Clean Energy
- Environmental Policy
- Climate Action
- NYSERDA
- State Energy Plan
- Energy Emergency Plan
- Policy Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Consultant Management
- Public Administration