Director of Policy (San Francisco) Job at Brightsmith, San Francisco, CA

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  • Brightsmith
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Director, Policy Renewable Energy

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Company

A leading developer, owner, and operator of community solar and distributed energy projects is expanding its policy team to support rapid national growth. The company has successfully executed hundreds of megawatts of community solar projects and continues to invest heavily in clean energy across multiple statesdriving environmental impact, economic development, and equitable access to renewable power.

About the Role

Were seeking a Director, Policy to lead strategic initiatives that shape renewable energy policy at the federal, state, and local levels. This person will develop and execute policy strategies that enable project development, advocate for supportive legislation and regulation, and represent the companys interests with policymakers, agencies, and industry groups. The ideal candidate combines deep policy expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement policy strategies that advance renewable energy initiatives and company objectives.
  • Engage with legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders to influence rulemaking and policy design.
  • Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, lobbyists, industry associations, and advocacy organizations.
  • Analyze regulatory developments and communicate potential impacts and opportunities to internal teams.
  • Manage consultants and partners to ensure effective market coverage and high-quality intelligence.
  • Prepare concise, well-reasoned reports and presentations for executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • 57 years of experience in renewable energy policy, ideally within solar, storage, or related sectors.
  • Strong understanding of interconnection, permitting, and market structures for distributed energy.
  • Proven success advancing policy or regulatory outcomes in complex stakeholder environments.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and relationship management abilities.

Preferred

  • Experience in community solar, distributed generation, or grid-edge technologies.
  • Established network within legislative, regulatory, or industry groups relevant to clean energy.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Fulltime

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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