Policy Analyst

**This is a remote position - Can live anywhere in the US**

CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATES (CEA) provides supply chain, QA, technical due diligence and engineering services for solar and storage clients around the globe who are financial institutions, project developers, EPCs, IPPs, and PV power plant owners. We are excited to expand our team and are seeking bright talent to support our ongoing expansion.

As a team, our core values differentiate us from our competitors and align our interests as a company, we encourage all employees to practice and celebrate our values. Watch the CEA culture video to better understand CEA's core culture.To learn more about CEA, please visit www.cleanenergyassociates.com

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Job Description:

Primary duties of _ SCM Policy Analyst ___ include the following:

• Be CEA’s SME on Policy related to Solar and Storage (national level, state/province level)
• Know tariff policies and maintain client-facing presentations for tariff programs
  • USA (e.g., AD/CVD, Section 201, Section 301, Executive Orders, ITC rulings, Investment Tax Credit, Customs regulations such as ban on imports having Forced Labor; recycling and disposal)
  • India
  • Europe
  • As Needed
  • Review US historical solar AD/CVD history and create a workshop Chapter in history and process, including currently applicable rates
• Real-time scouring of policy related to solar and storage (Tariffs, incentives, recycling, etc.)
  • Daily review of ITC, DOE, Newsletters, Legal Updates
    • Maintain a “ready to present” list of resources and new updates
  • Focus on US and policy issues that impact supply, price or other elements of a solar project
    • Include FERC policies
    • Include carbon analysis and policies
  • Assess materiality of the information for CEA clients
  • Develop weekly and quarterly policy updates that will be distributed to CEA clients and prospects
    • Description, analysis, impact, recommendations
    • Pull content for Internal CEA meetings
  • Present policy updates on client calls and prospect calls
  • Keep CEA informed of policy issues
  • Ring the alarm as needed
  • Expand to Europe and then India and then other regions
  • Know China policy insofar as it affects US clients
    • E.g., how China policy impacts Supply, Price, Product, Performance
  • Attend webinars that deal with Policy updates
  • Attend SEIA policy calls and participate in SEIA working groups as appropriate
• Scenario brainstorming / planning for changes in policy (e.g., scenario planning under different outcomes of an election)
• Repeat the above w.r.t. Market moves by stakeholders
  • Track industry alliances that may impact trade policy
  • Track Industry initiatives at advocacy (e.g., when manufacturers converge to file trade complaints)
• Draft CEA’s Comments on emerging policy when appropriate and, after approval from CEA, submit comments
• Nurture Key Client Contacts
  • Maintain list of key policy stakeholders (contacts) at Client companies for Clietns who have a long term engagement with CEA
  • Regularly reach out to nurture the relationship
• Prepare and maintain summary of State/Federal benefits to companies that manufacture in the USA (company-by-company)
• Business Development Support
  • Serve as one of CEA’s SMEs on calls with SCM prospects
  • Support discovery and Proposal process by understanding Prospect’s needs w.r.t. policy and creating a scope to address the needs
    • Scope development includes estimation of CEA resources to accomplish the task
  • Support CEA’s social media campaigns
    • Your LI profile
    • Share CEA posts
  • Regular and frequent internal cross-contamination with the BI team
  • Product Management
    • Become the Product Manager for Policy
      • Use CEA’s stage-gate process from ideation to sunset
    • Support Sales at Trade Shows and Events
      • Attend
      • Be a developer and presenter of thought leadership content
    • Reporting and Administration
      • Record timesheet
      • Record and submit expenses
      • Weekly reports on progress, barriers, look-ahead
      • Participate in Quarterly Feedback Sessions and CEA Team meetings
      • Annual FCPA training
      • Semi-annual Team NPS
    • CEA Culture & Values
      • Learn CEA’s 8 core values (if the values do not resonate with you, you probably don’t belong at CEA)
      • Learn CEA’s Core Purpose, Brand Promise, Vision, Core Customer, Elevator Pitch, Vision
      • Know the company divisions and meet the team members
    • Perform any other projects assigned by the VP of Technology and/or the Director of the Technology and Quality
    
    

Qualifications/Requirements:

You will be CEA’s policy expert – tracking policies, policy changes worldwide that affect solar and storage. You will be a regular contributor of content for CEA’s clients and prospects. At least 70 % of your time will be allocated towards serving Clients.

CEA values taking ownership of the work and perform above and beyond, as such, we’re seeking a candidate with the following traits:

• Ability to absorb information quickly
• Detail Oriented
• Organized
• Patient
• Flexible
• Perpetual Optimist
• Outstanding professional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing and proofreading
• Exceptional time management and project execution skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with personnel of all levels
  

Desired Start Date:

ASAP.

Compensation:

Interested parties please send a cover letter and resume to hr@cea3.com with the subject line: ‘APPLICATION: SCM Policy Analyst’

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About Clean Energy Associates

CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATES (CEA) provides technical due diligence and engineering services for solar and storage clients around the globe who are financial institutions, project developers, EPCs, IPPs, and PV power plant owners. From our base in China, our team of engineers travel to factories around the globe to conduct upstream in-factory quality assurance via audits, production monitoring and pre-shipment product inspection. From our USA base, our engineering (IE/OE) team provides system design, energy forecasting, product benchmarking, and supply chain services. Downstream, we audit projects through the full cycle, including design, construction, commissioning, project performance, re-power and upgrade analysis, and warranty support. Further Company information please visit www.cleanenergyassociates.com

Purpose: We believe that by helping our clients and stakeholders deploy solar and storage solutions worldwide we are creating a better future

Mission: To help our clients and partners deploy quality solar and storage solutions worldwide

Vision: To become by 2025 the leading global solar PV and energy storage engineering services firm that creates tangible impact with every client

Core Values:

We are excited to be working in the solar industry and seek your active involvement in building and strengthening our values into your daily life in your professional endeavors.

As a team, our core values differentiate us from our competitors and align our interests as a company, so we encourage all employees to practice and celebrate our values.

CEA Core Values:

Descriptions:

We are Family

We are inclusive and value diversity

We appreciate and support each other

We celebrate wins; teamwork is the key to our success

Have Fun

We value smiles and laughter

We see synergy with our work and personal lives

We strive for balance among work, family and community

Unending Curiosity

We approach people and problems with curiosity

We always search for new ways to get things done

We constantly seek to understand our market, improve our strategy and benefit our clients

Be Humble

We listen with empathy and understand with compassion

We act with transparency and openness

We admit our mistakes; success is infinitely divisible

Do the Right Thing

We do the right thing for the right reasons in the right way

We act with integrity and authenticity, even when under pressure

We are honest and listen

Results Matter

We know that getting things done counts most

We consistently execute our work despite challenges

We have a bias for action and search for answers

Own It

We take ownership of our actions and responsibilities

We approach obstacles with the mindset that we can overcome them

We honor our commitments and hold ourselves and each other accountable

Perform Above and Beyond

We ask ourselves “What more can I do?”

We understand our work and strive to exceed expectations

We define success by achievement and high client satisfaction