Senior Manager, Policy and Programs

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

2d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that works to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, just, and resilient energy future. NEEP focuses on the components key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional buildings sector – strong policies and regulations to address building emissions and lower energy bills, market transformation for electric building technologies, community-led solutions, and a diverse and experienced workforce. NEEP supports collaboration among government, industry, community groups, academia, and advocates to drive long-term regional change. Learn more about NEEP at www.neep.org. Our Culture: Why Work With Us? Our team is our most valuable resource. We represent a diverse mosaic of backgrounds, ideas, perspectives, and life experiences. The thing that unites us is our common mission to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, just, and resilient energy future. We've nurtured an environment that values creative thinking and well-informed decision-making, embracing diversity and inclusivity. Our leadership places a strong emphasis on transparency, accessibility, authenticity, and the growth of our employees. What's in it for You NEEP is based in Massachusetts, with staff in locations around the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. We are a remote-first organization, which allows our employees to work in any of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the region. If you are someone who can inspire groups of people and organizations to work collaboratively towards a common goal, then please keep reading. The Senior Manager, Policy and Programs is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of work in NEEP's Policy and Programs department, including research, tools, and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Manager will manage NEEP's role in convening the New England Heat Pump Accelerator, which is a major regional heat pump market transformation initiative. NEEP serves as the regional convener for this multi-year project. The Senior Manager will work in a fast-paced environment, oversee a project Advisory Council, uphold a governance process for the Council, establish and oversee regional engagement opportunities, draft program documents and other public facing resources, and coordinate stakeholders and market actors. In this role, the Senior Manager will provide direct oversight and support state implementation and the evaluation of the initiative. If you also have a deep interest in nonprofit work and the passion to champion mission-driven vision and values, we'd love to hear from you. You will thrive in NEEP's collaborative and fast-paced work environment and will respect and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Requirements

7+ years of progressively senior experience in energy efficiency, project management, and stakeholder engagement and at least one year of manager-level experience
Subject matter expertise in one or more of these areas: utility or statewide energy efficiency programs, utility and state energy planning, building decarbonization state level policies, heating and hot water electrification including cold-climate heat pumps, statewide energy efficiency workforce policy
Sound knowledge of the historical background of stakeholders and evolution of the industry
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, disseminate, and interpret relevant industry data to all levels of the organization
Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends to apply to NEEP's strategic decision making
Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally
Ability to manage budgets and proposals for complex, multi-year grant proposals
Ability to communicate program area strategy and activities to a variety of audiences, including funders
Demonstrated project management skills; accountability for project deliverables and financial systems
Experience developing strategic program initiatives that advance NEEP's regional mission
Ability to lead the hiring and development of staff; take responsibility for the performance of the team
Ability to support team members in their professional development
Applicants must reside in one of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Work with a wide array of NEEP stakeholders, including state energy offices, utilities, energy efficiency program administrators, advocates, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, consultants, and nonprofit organizations across the region to facilitate policy and program implementation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps.
Lead NEEP's role as convener of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator and assist the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection in managing a coalition of stakeholders to achieve objectives.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with regional partners, including the state agencies and program implementers involved with the New England Heat Pump Accelerator and serving as a resource on technical topics to allies, policymakers, and the media.
Oversee all meetings of the Accelerator including weekly project meetings, monthly Advisory Council meetings, and regional working groups.
Assess stakeholder needs and lead creation of policy resources to advance heat pump adoption in the region.
Respect and uphold NEEP's core values.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
a 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous matcha work from home stipend
accrued paid time off
12 paid holidays (four of which are floating holidays – take them whenever you'd like!)

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