Director of Community Solar

Job Description

Ascend Analytics’ climate technology software and services provide critical insights to power the energy transition.. The company’s products enhance critical power supply decisions from short-term operating strategies to long-term investment and resource planning. Ascend’s solutions serves as the core analytic infrastructure for electric utilities, independent power producers, electric retailers, and financiers of energy infrastructure. To learn more about Ascend, please visit us at www.ascendanalytics.com.

Your Impact at Ascend Analytics

As the Director of Community Solar, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Ascend's presence in the rapidly growing community solar market. Your leadership will drive the development of innovative community solar offerings, leveraging Ascend’s advanced analytics and forecasting capabilities to provide market-leading price forecasts and market intelligence. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to align our product strategy with market needs, while also engaging with external stakeholders including utilities, energy developers, and regulatory bodies.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of Ascend’s community solar product line, from conception to execution.
• Provide market intelligence and pricing forecasts that help clients optimize community solar investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, analytics, and sales, to integrate community solar insights into broader offerings.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics within the community solar market.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on community solar, providing guidance and insights both internally and to external clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community solar space, including utilities, developers, financiers, and policymakers.
• Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities and working with the sales team to expand our client base.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the energy or power industry, with at least 2 years focused specifically on community solar.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy markets, particularly related to community solar project development, pricing strategies, and regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and guide cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical insights to a non-technical audience and represent the company at industry events.
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions and strategies in a fast-moving industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with energy forecasting models and analytics tools.
• Experience working with electric utilities, independent power producers, or other energy stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., energy management, environmental science, or business administration).
• Experience navigating regulatory processes and policies relevant to community solar programs.

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.

We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]