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The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. 

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Solar Energy Industries Association

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You need 5-8 years of clean energy experience, preferably in Texas, with strong communication skills, ability to manage tasks and diverse views, and work independently and as part of a team.

You will oversee regulatory & legislative activity in Texas, manage SEIA Texas Committee, collaborate with stakeholders, participate in lobbying initiatives, and travel for SEIA meetings/events.

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Position Summary:<ul><li>The Director of State Affairs- Texas region will be responsible for the development and implementation of SEIA’s policies and positions in the dynamic and growing solar markets in the state of Texas, and for solar and storage advocacy at PUCT, ERCOT and the Texas legislature.&nbsp;The position reports to the Vice President of State Affairs and will work in close collaboration with other SEIA departments including Regulatory Affairs, Research, Communications and Membership.</li><li>The ideal candidate should have the desire and demeanor to build a strong network within the solar and clean energy industries and will have had professional exposure to energy policy and/or markets, and be familiar with enabling technologies such as storage, demand response, distribution management systems and electric vehicles. The successful candidate must be able to build relationships and be a natural collaborator.&nbsp;They should be able to manage project teams effectively&nbsp;and facilitate dialogue with both internal and external colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Core Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Candidates will have experience with the regulatory and legislative processes in the region, in the traditional or renewable energy sector.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversees regulatory &amp; legislative activity in Texas.</li><li>Manage SEIA Texas Committee, and day-to-day activities in collaboration with company leads. This includes facilitating regular calls/meetings with SEIA members.</li><li>Participates in legislative/lobbying initiatives.</li><li>Works with outside counsel, contract lobbyists and technical consultants as needed.</li><li>Collaborates with other associations, SEIA state affiliates, other stakeholders and parties, consultants, etc.</li><li>Participates as available/necessary in other states and overall SEIA activities as time permits.</li><li>Travel will be necessary, primarily in-region, but additionally to&nbsp;Washington DC&nbsp;for SEIA meetings and various events throughout the US.</li></ul>Requirements:Professional Experience, Education &amp; Other Qualifications:<ul><li>﻿A bachelor’s degree is required.</li><li>Minimum 5 – 8 years experience with clean energy research, energy policy, utility program/policy development, or related fields</li><li>Regulatory experience in Texas is preferred, and legislative, PUCT, and/or ERCOT experience is a plus.</li><li>Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated experience in electricity/utility/renewables/generation sectors.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to manage challenging and diverse views of members.</li><li>Self-starter – can work independently and remotely.</li><li>Ability to work effectively&nbsp;as part of a team and is able to perceive when to lead and when to build consensus.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>A successful candidate will be located in Texas, with a preference for the greater&nbsp;Austin&nbsp;area.</li><li>Work in a&nbsp;remote&nbsp;office&nbsp;environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Travel will be necessary for up to approximately&nbsp;30% of the time. Most travel will be in-region, but additional to Washington, DC, for SEIA meetings and events.</li></ul>﻿Compensation Range:<ul><li>$115,000--$125,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Position Summary:The Director of State Affairs- Texas region will be responsible for the development and implementation of SEIA’s policies and positions in the dynamic and growing solar markets in the state of Texas, and for solar and storage advocacy at PUCT, ERCOT and the Texas legislature. The position reports to the Vice President of State Affairs and will work in close collaboration with other SEIA departments including Regulatory Affairs, Research, Communications and Membership.The ideal candidate should have the desire and demeanor to build a strong network within the solar and clean energy industries and will have had professional exposure to energy policy and/or markets, and be familiar with enabling technologies such as storage, demand response, distribution management systems and electric vehicles. The successful candidate must be able to build relationships and be a natural collaborator. They should be able to manage project teams effectively and facilitate dialogue with both internal and external colleagues.  Core Duties & Responsibilities:Candidates will have experience with the regulatory and legislative processes in the region, in the traditional or renewable energy sector. Oversees regulatory & legislative activity in Texas.Manage SEIA Texas Committee, and day-to-day activities in collaboration with company leads. This includes facilitating regular calls/meetings with SEIA members.Participates in legislative/lobbying initiatives.Works with outside counsel, contract lobbyists and technical consultants as needed.Collaborates with other associations, SEIA state affiliates, other stakeholders and parties, consultants, etc.Participates as available/necessary in other states and overall SEIA activities as time permits.Travel will be necessary, primarily in-region, but additionally to Washington DC for SEIA meetings and various events throughout the US.Requirements:Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications:﻿A bachelor’s degree is required.Minimum 5 – 8 years experience with clean energy research, energy policy, utility program/policy development, or related fieldsRegulatory experience in Texas is preferred, and legislative, PUCT, and/or ERCOT experience is a plus.Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated experience in electricity/utility/renewables/generation sectors.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to manage challenging and diverse views of members.Self-starter – can work independently and remotely.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and is able to perceive when to lead and when to build consensus.Working Conditions:A successful candidate will be located in Texas, with a preference for the greater Austin area.Work in a remote office environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access.  Travel will be necessary for up to approximately 30% of the time. Most travel will be in-region, but additional to Washington, DC, for SEIA meetings and events.﻿Compensation Range:$115,000--$125,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package. 

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