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Senior Program Manager
GridLab is an innovative not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing expertise for grid transformation. In just over seven years since its inception, GridLab has developed a reputation as a leading technical partner in supporting decarbonization efforts across the country. We directly engage with clean energy advocates, policymakers, and regulators to advance technical solutions to clean energy deployment, accelerated fossil fuel retirement, and enhanced grid reliability. As GridLab embarks on ambitious organizational growth and expansion of our mission, scope, and breadth of engagement across the country, we are seeking a Senior Program Manager to help expand our impact.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for driving GridLab’s thought leadership on critical clean energy issues, while also implementing technical policy solutions in regulatory venues across the country. Because we are a small team, team members have the ability to select the projects they work on, areas of engagement, and key issues to focus on. The Senior Program Manager will lead our technical assistance work, in which GridLab supports state and regional clean energy advocates on various grid issues, with a focus on GridLab’s “Clean Energy Futures” program. Our technical assistance includes expert testimony, modeling, analysis, and policy support in integrated resource planning, resource adequacy, grid modernization, and electrification proceedings; engagement in NERC, FERC and RTO activities in support of clean energy and grid transformation; transmission planning; and work on power systems modeling, market design and grid operating practices. The Senior Program Manager will spearhead industry-transforming initiatives, such as our 2035 Report series, open-source modeling frameworks, and DER integration. GridLab collaborates with leading clean energy organizations, such as RMI, ESIG, AEU, EPRI, NRDC, and others to develop critical thought leadership and advance the transition to 100% clean electricity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading GridLab’s technical assistance work, guiding the organization’s strategic thought leadership, developing new areas of expertise, and leading core GridLab initiatives. Core responsibilities include:
- Lead and direct GridLab technical assistance projects, engaging with our expert network and leveraging their own technical expertise
- Grow GridLab’s RTO, FERC and NERC engagements
- Expand GridLab’s “network of experts”, drawing on industry experience and relationships to bring in new expertise and expand GridLab’s technical service offerings
- Assist and lead efforts to generate education and outreach materials, such as issue briefers, academic papers and industry blogs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep expertise in energy technology, markets, and policy
- Experience analyzing or managing power system analysis
- Experience with Integrated Resource Planning
- Experience scoping and managing engineers and other experts
- Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills
- Self-starter who can work with Executive Director and the GridLab team to set and execute priorities
- Excellent time management, project design and management skills
- Passion for clean energy with an appreciation for linking technical knowledge with policy and advocacy
BONUS POINTS
- Experience incapacity expansion and/or production cost modeling tools
- Advanced degrees in engineering, economics, or other technical field
- Experience with project-based work or consulting roles, specifically with direct client interaction
- Experience with NERC reliability standards
- Experience with one or more utilities
- Experience working with clean energy advocacy groups, policymakers, or regulators
- Experience with expert testimony and PUC processes
- Experience with publications and technical reports, conference presentations/proceedings
POSITION DETAILS
LOCATION AND COMPENSATION
GridLab is based in Berkeley, CA at the David Brower Center. Our staff currently splits time between the office and work-from-home, with regularly scheduled on-site meetings. While our preference is for this position to be based in our Berkeley office, remote candidates will be considered.
GridLab offers competitive compensation including full benefits, a fun and engaging work environment, and a flexible vacation policy. Some travel is anticipated, although we fully support leveraging virtual venues where feasible. Start date is flexible, earlier is preferred. This is a full-time salaried position with an expected salary range of $120,000 – $170,000 depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by emailing a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to our application portal. Candidates who are selected for interviews will be asked to provide writing and work product samples.
ABOUT GRIDLAB
GridLab is a national non-profit that provides technical grid expertise to enhance policy decision-making and ensure a rapid transition to a reliable, cost-effective, and low-carbon energy future. Since inception in mid-2017, GridLab has been highly effective and has positioned itself as the leading technical partner for clean energy advocates. Our technical assistance supports advocates in integrated resource planning, transmission planning, grid modernization and distributed energy resource planning, and industry thought leadership on a range of clean energy issues. More information about our work can be found at www.gridlab.org.
GridLab is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages leaders of color, women and those who identify as LGBTQ to apply.