Policy Associate

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Policy Associate to join our team. The Policy Associate is a key member of the Regulatory Affairs, Energy Infrastructure and Markets team reporting directly to the Senior Director. The position is Washington, D.C. based. The Policy Associate is responsible for policy analysis, advocacy, prioritization and integration across Sol’s business units. The Ideal candidates are driven self-starters with the ability to grasp legislative and administrative processes quickly and work well within a team. This is an excellent opportunity to use core analytic, advocacy, business and administrative skills. 

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 15 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help manage program's legislative database including tracking of all state and congressional meetings, letter requests and program's progress toward goals. 
• Attend internal and external meeting and be able to document, identify and track key takeaways, next steps, including research needs. 
• Coordinate with the research team to ensure goals are met and priorities are correct. 
• Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills by responding to requests for information, helping to coordinate activities and projects for the team and preparing correspondence as needed. 
• Manage other administrative tasks associated with team, including logistics, office needs, and telecommunications. 

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: 

• A minimum of two years' work experience in office administration and a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or 3-4 years of related work experience. 
• Creativity, energy, and the ability to multi-task and get work done under pressure. 
• Excellent organizational and administration skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Superior skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. 
• Presence, confidence and integrity. 
• Ability and willingness to work as a strong team player, while at the same time able to work independently and as a self-starter. 
• An understanding of and commitment to Sol’s mission of making the planet a better place by engaging in and building functioning and long-term renewable energy markets. 

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.