As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a credible, objective and trusted partner in energy planning and in deploying new innovative technologies to build an affordable, abundant, reliable, and clean energy system. NYSERDA works with stakeholders statewide, including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
- Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
- Advance solutions for using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
- Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.
Job Overview
The Assistant Director or Associate Director, Power Generation and Storage assists the Director in the Power Systems team unit in the development of a strategy to meet NYSERDA’s goals and objectives. This role assists in developing and implementing work plans, initiatives, and strategy. This role is responsible for maintaining budgets and financial projections and tracking; provides accurate and timely reporting of performance metrics; and helps maintain other regulatory/statutory reporting requirements.
The Assistant Director or Associate Director, Power Generation and Storage serves as liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful execution of the department’s strategy and goals. This role provides contract and project management oversight to the team’s Project, and other Managers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in the development and implementation of a strategy designed to achieve sector level research and development goals contributing toward NYSERDA’s overarching goals.
- Provide tracking and reporting oversight of fiscal and operational matters relating to the team.
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and workstreams across different NYSERDA departments as well as direct reports
- Contribute to strategic decision making and policy development and provide analysis and recommendations regarding the impact, costs, stakeholder needs, policy alignment, and potential impacts of such decisions.
- Develop strategies for RFP, Program Opportunity Notices (PONs) and other solicitations and support sector level review of all documents to ensure objectives are likely to be met. Ensure programs align with the requirements from the funding source and have funds available in approved budgets.
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with vendors to ensure NYSERDA's interests are promoted and protected in support of the above, and in accordance with NYSERDA and New York State Procurement Policies.
- Collaborate with members of the team and others to implement policies in an efficient and informed manner which is consistent with policy objectives.
- Impart technical and power generation and storage sector knowledge into the development and implementation of the team’s strategy for the research and development and market deployment of technologies needed to meet NYS goals.
- Support key focus areas including competitive procurements; contract management; workforce development; business development; support of sector specific working groups and industry partnerships; leading relevant research projects; and extensive proactive stakeholder engagement, and public speaking.
- Establish productive working relationships with related management and staff, contractors, and other interested stakeholders to expand the efficacy of processes
- Drive projects and policies forward by gathering and effectively organizing required information, communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, developing and monitoring plans, and overseeing the responsibilities and commitments of the team members
- Represent NYSERDA at meetings and events with external stakeholders.
- Represent NYSERDA in collaborative programs with private and public organizations and institutions.
- Contribute to a team culture of openness and collaboration.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
- Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.
Minimum Qualifications
- Assistant Director (Salary: $133,245-$168,152)
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, 3 of which in a supervisory role working with energy storage and/or onshore wind, solar, geothermal power generation technologies including batteries, nuclear fission, hydropower and their markets. Applicants with experience in other bulk power generation or storage technologies are encouraged to apply.
- Associate Director (Salary: $147,952-$186,923)
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience, 4 of which in a supervisory role working with energy storage and/or onshore wind, solar, geothermal power generation technologies including batteries, nuclear fission, hydropower and their markets. Applicants with experience in other bulk power generation or storage technologies are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated capacity and ability to envision, design, communicate and implement complex results-oriented strategic plans with an action bias.
- Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
- Knowledge of energy storage and power generation technologies such as onshore wind, solar, geothermal, energy storage and other advanced energy generation technologies for batteries, nuclear and hydropower, knowledge includes performance characteristics and markets; and an understanding of market actors, economics, and impediments in the industry.
- Knowledge of product research, development, and commercialization strategies, this includes the ability to oversee and advise on the technology pathways from research and development to validation to market deployment for power generation and storage technologies.
- Awareness of regulations and other factors that affect decision-making of partners, customers, and other stakeholders related to the power generation and storage sector.
- Exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent; an ability to lead and develop a team to achieve their potential.
- Perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion across the workforce.
- Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information
- Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives and recommendations
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, particularly related to project schedules and budgets.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Travel Requirements: 10-20% travel across New York State with occasional national travel for industry conferences and events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Assistant Director:
- Master’s degree, particularly in engineering, or science and6 years of experience with demonstrated success in setting strategy and delivering services at scale or scope within business or government operating environment including 3 years of supervisory role working with energy storage and/or onshore wind, solar, geothermal power generation technologies including batteries, nuclear fission, hydropower and their markets. Applicants with experience in other bulk power generation or storage technologies are encouraged to apply.
- Associate Director:
- Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, 4 of which in a supervisory role working with energy storage and/or onshore wind, solar, geothermal power generation technologies including batteries, nuclear fission, hydropower and their markets. Applicants with experience in other bulk power generation or storage technologies are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your resume. Cover letters are welcome but not required.
To receive full consideration please apply by 11/02/2026.
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