Senior Program Associate - Solar Battery Savings

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OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Senior Program Associate - Solar Battery Savings

Open until filled.

Posted 10/9/2026

San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP

About the role : The Senior Program Associate support s the implementation of the Solar Battery Savings (SBS) program . This role assumes respons ibility for more than one aspect of program maintenance and delivery and contributes to several other aspects including budget tracking , incentive processing , program enrollment and reporting , and stakeholder engagement. A key function of this role will be to review program applications and engage with SBS program participants , approved contractors , battery manufacturers, and collaborate with the Program Team and other Community Power departments who support the program . This role is directly responsible for day-to-day program operations and interacts with a wide range of customer groups.

WHO IS SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER?

San Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California , serv ing nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

OUR HISTORY

San Diego Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. San Diego Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

With support from senior staff, manage the review and approval of incentive applications submitted to the SBS portal and work with contractors to ensure all proper documentation is provided for incentive reservation and payment .

Review quarterly contractor applications for approval for participat ion in the program and support the programmatic training for contractors.

Coordinate with industry, consultants, customers, program participants, and other stakeholders involved in program implementation.

Field calls and emails from the public , program participants and industry stakeholders to answer program-specific questions and / or refer to the appropriate staff .

With support from senior staff, coordinate and support implement ation of the SBS program by working closely with Community Power staff, the C ommunity A dvisory C ommittee , consultants, stakeholders, and other partner agencies .

Support senior staff with budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and program metrics.

With support from senior staff, d evelop and conduct requests for proposals; negotiate, implement, and manage contracts.

Support and a ssist in a broad variety of program-related data collection, organization, and analysis .

Monitor program progress in assigned program area(s) relative to goals and provide reports to senior staff.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES

Required:

Working knowledge of core project management concepts and principles, including project lifecycle phases, work planning/scheduling, risk/issue tracking, and status reporting.

Experience supporting the implementation of programs in one of the following areas: battery storage, rooftop solar, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand response, transportation electrification and demand management.

Strong commitment to sustainability, community energy, and mission driven work.

Demonstrated c ommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within Community Power and in our communities to build program accessibility and participation, including within Community Power’s Communities of Concern .

Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of environmental justice and equity principals.

Knowledge and understanding of general decarbonization strategies and associated programs to reach decarbonization goals .

Knowledge and basic understanding of the C ommunity C hoice A ggregation business model .

Strong critical thinking skills including a high tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.

Establish effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, local businesses, community groups, interested stakeholders, officials of municipalities, agencies, special districts, and other related agencies.

Positive, collaborative, supportive team member excited to work with diverse teams and communities .

Work independently with strong organizational and time management skills and demonstrated goal setting and self-manage ment to support multiple assignments concurrently .

Strong work ethic and comfortable taking responsibility, initiative, and working in a fast spaced, start-up environment .

Strong communicator who can write and present compellingly and clearly.

Ability to take and provide critical feedback in constructive ways.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality .

Ability to comprehend and adhere to Community Power personnel policies .

High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite , Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to use virtual meeting applications.

Experience working with office procedures and practices including correspondence etiquette, and operating office equipment, technology, and programs .

Ability to travel to meetings and community events to meet with residents and stakeholders. Must have access to reliable transportation, and if driving an automobile, a good driving record. Community Power will reimburse mileage expense at the IRS mileage rate .

Desired :

Working knowledge of rooftop solar and storage systems including topics such as billing mechanisms (i.e., Net Energy Metering, Net Billing Tariff), potential bill impacts, system functionality and market landscape (i.e., new products, major manufacturers, local contractors).

2-3 years of experience supporting the implementation of programs in one of the following areas: battery storage, rooftop solar, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation electrification, demand response, demand management.

1-2 years of experience at an industry partner (i.e., solar contractor or battery manufacturer), community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, public utility or public agency.

Experience with residential rooftop solar and/or battery installation processes and system functionality, ideally working for an installation contractor or a battery manufacturer.

Experience supporting the implementation of customer energy programs focused on on-site generation (e.g., rooftop sola