What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager/Program Associate (Climate/Clean Energy Policy) position at 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.?
Job Title: Program Manager/Program Associate (Climate/Clean Energy Policy)
Duration: 04 Months
Working Hours: 40 Hours A Week
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Client is seeking a Climate and Clean Energy Policy Analyst to assist staff working on cases and projects related to compliance with Rhode Island's Act on Climate.
- Responsible for the oversight of utilities spanning electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, and other businesses within our state, the client is at the forefront of implementing state policy in the public's interest.
- The Climate and Clean Energy Policy Analyst will play an integral role working alongside a diverse team of lawyers, financial experts, and economic and policy professionals to address critical issues related to meeting the GHG emissions reductions mandated by the Act on Climate.
- Your portfolio will encompass a wide array of essential matters, including energy procurement, investments in clean energy initiatives, GHG emissions reduction strategies, and energy efficiency enhancements.
- The workload is categorized into three distinct areas: casework, special projects, and liaison functions.
Required Skills:
- Review filings of testimony and evidence submitted by parties to identify issues related to GHG emissions and clean energy.
- This includes assessing areas like annual energy efficiency, demand response programs, grid modernization investments, new generation proposals, and policy-aligned ratemaking and rate design.
- Analyze proposals concerning GHGs and clean energy in alignment with RIPUC and state policies. Identify areas where the information in the record is unclear or insufficient.
- Develop well-structured questions for issuance to involved parties in cases to clarify key issues and to interrogate their positions.
- Identify and monitor information related to approved programs and investments. Maintain a thorough understanding of program and investment project designs.
- Lead or assist in tracking performance and outcomes.
- Contribute to the overall efforts of the RIPUC team by participating in internal case meetings, supporting public meetings and hearings, and handling related responsibilities.
- Draft documents as requested on various matters.
- Collaborate in brainstorming, defining scope, and executing special projects aimed at advancing state policy within the RIPUC's jurisdiction related to the Act on Climate and clean energy. Examples include projects exploring the future of the natural gas distribution business in Rhode Island, battery storage markets and programs, and clean energy procurement studies.
- Assist in research to enhance project outcomes.
- Participate in stakeholder relations, involving communication, meeting preparation, facilitation, and the collection and review of public input.
- Contribute to the creation of materials supporting RIPUC's special projects, including RFPs, public notices, internal memoranda, and public reports.
- Play a pivotal role in interagency projects by serving as a subject matter expert for other agencies' work, representing RIPUC staff, offering peer review, and facilitating information sharing and gathering.
- Attend public meetings linked to the Act on Climate and contribute as required.
- Contribute to a deeper understanding of state, regional, and federal programs related to GHG emission and clean energy that are pertinent to the RIPUC's jurisdiction.
- Assist in monitoring proposed legislation.
- Aid in responding to industry studies and public information requests.
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in high school accounting or in accounting for bookkeepers offered by college; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in operation of adding machine & calculator.
- High School or Bachelor's degree.
About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
