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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Director of Clean Energy Planning and Analytics will lead a critical team within the Division of Clean Energy working directly on multiple high-priority policies, programs, and initiatives. The position will oversee multiple teams with responsibility for program development, budget and procurement, analytics and reporting, and modernization of the Board’s energy efforts.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES Provide oversight of day-to-day operations and management of the Division of Clean Energy Planning and Analytics teams, including ensuring business continuity, staff engagement and oversight, and accountability and quality assurance of policy development and program implementation. Coordinate with other Directors to support senior management and advise the Commissioners and other policymakers on critical initiatives. Oversee teams responsible for implementing programs, advancing policy through the Board’s agenda process, designing analytics and reporting, managing state energy services, and overseeing budget and procurement for the Division. Liaise with utilities, external partners, other state agencies, community members, and groups on the development of programs. Engage with stakeholders and develop stakeholder processes. Represent the BPU through various speaking engagements and panel participation at local, regional, and national conferences. Make recommendations regarding program design and administration to both the Executive Director and the Commissioners. Brief the Commissioners on relevant matters and present at the Board meetings as needed. Collaborate within the agency and division to advance the Board’s goals. Collaborate with partner agencies in the implementation of relevant policies, programs, training, and education; liaise with utilities, industry, advocates, businesses, community-based organizations, and others to ensure effective outreach on program development and productive dialogue. Manage BPU teams to develop and implement programs that address affordability and other priorities. Supervise a team responsible for the economic and financial management of the Division of Clean Energy through the development of programmatic metrics, ongoing evaluation of programs, and the budget and procurement process. Oversee development of economic benefits components, energy market analysis, and business aspects of policy and program design, award, implementation, and performance review for various largescale energy projects while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the Board. Working across the agency and collaborating with other Divisions, lead critical Division of Clean Energy efforts on designing and developing innovative and equitable rate design. Collaborate with complex teams involving all relevant stakeholders (project sponsors, engineers, project specialists, strategic BPU, and other agency team partners) to monitor and ensure that programs meet contract terms, conditions, financial and economic commitments. Develop and participate in new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in the development of new programs and projects. Lead efforts to manage consultants as necessary. Recommend and assist in modification to the design and eligibility criteria of programs available through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP). Lead or participate in policy recommendations, technical review, grant proposal review and grant management. Provide program oversight, budget assessment, Board Order and other regulatory document preparation and presentation and the review and preparation of comments on relevant legislation as required. Interact regularly with Commissioners, legal staff, representatives of other state agencies, utility representatives, market participants and other stakeholders. Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in relevant field strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least 10 years working in Government, Energy, Business, or Regulatory Oversight. NOTE: Knowledge of the renewable energy industry, environmental protection and/or sustainability issues preferred. NOTE: We value inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, a culture of learning, and hard work above all else. Candidates with relevant undergraduate or professional experience are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who have shown a strong commitment to remedying the historical under-representation of people of color in energy through their work promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity as well as through their own lived experiences.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determination will be based upon information presented on the resume and/or education documents provided. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.