Assistant Director, NY-Sun

Assistant Director, NY-Sun New York City, Albany, NY Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for an Assistant Director, NY-Sun, to join our client in leading the nation in the fight for global climate change and the transition to a clean-energy powered economy.

This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities Assist the Director in the development and implementation of a distributed solar sector strategy designed to achieve program goals, including the State’s 10 GW by 2030 mandate, and contributing toward overarching goals Provide tracking and reporting oversight of fiscal and operational matters relating to the NY-Sun team Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and workstreams across the NY-Sun team, Integrated Energy Solutions department, and different departments as well as managing direct reports Contribute to aspects of strategic decision making and policy development and provide analysis and recommendations regarding the impact, costs, stakeholder needs, policy alignment, and potential impacts of such decisions Develop strategy for RFP, PON and other solicitations, review all documents to ensure team objectives are likely to be met Ensure programs align with the requirements from the funding source and have funds available in approved budgets Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with vendors to ensure NYSERDA's interests are promoted and protected in support of the above, and in accordance with NYSERDA and New York State Procurement Policies Develop Statements of Work, provide oversight, feedback and review of all tasks and deliverables and approve invoices for assigned contracts Support the key focus areas including competitive procurements; contract management; workforce development; business development; support of sector specific working groups and industry partnerships; leading relevant research projects; and extensive proactive stakeholder engagement, and public speaking Establish productive working relationships with related management and staff, contractors, and other interested stakeholders in order to expand the efficacy of processes Drive projects and policies forward by gathering and effectively organizing required information, communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, developing and monitoring plans, and overseeing the responsibilities and commitments of the team members.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a supervisory role Demonstrated capacity and ability to envision, design, communicate and implement complex results-oriented strategic plans with an action bias Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments Subject matter expertise and related experience in policy, technical, and/or business topics related to distributed solar development Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives and recommendations Self-starter who acts independently, directs one’s own work and can handle diverse tasks quickly and accurately within a high-performance environment Keen awareness of regulations and other factors that affect decision-making of partners, customers, and other stakeholders Exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent; an ability to lead and develop a team to achieve their potential Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of diverse backgrounds Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and 6 years’ experience demonstrated success in setting strategy and delivering services at scale or scope within business or government operating environments and at least 4 years in a supervisory role Salary $123k-156k Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.

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