Energy Data Manager (Solar for All Program)

Overview

Job Title: Energy Data Manager (Solar for All Program)

Job Type: W2 employee

Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2025

Location: Remote

Travel: 1-2x per month

Salary: $90,000-$120,000

Benefits: This position will have a comprehensive benefits plan that is competitive with the non-profit sector. This package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with employer matching, and continuing education allowances. Additionally, we offer flexible work hours to support work-life balance.

About MTERA: MTERA’s mission is to promote Tribal sovereignty, energy independence, environmental justice, and economic development through renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Our projects are unique in their approach, combining traditional knowledge with modern technology to create sustainable and culturally respectful solutions, all while drawing on the shared strength, wisdom, and resources of Midwest Tribes.

Job Summary: MTERA was awarded a $62M EPA Solar for All (SFA) award to plan and deploy residential and community solar projects for the benefit of the 36 Tribal Nations located in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in partnership with 5+ coalition partners with experience working in Tribal energy. The coalition will leverage its expertise to build a program that empowers Tribes and Tribal energy champions and provides project-deployment technical assistance necessary to plan and build residentially benefiting solar projects on Tribal Lands in the Midwest.

MTERA is seeking an experienced Energy Data Manager to lead the development of an organization-wide
data collection, management, and analysis plan to document the impact and work of MTERA programs
for Member Tribes, associated partners, and funders, with a particular emphasis on the Solar for All
program. In addition, this person will play a key role in leading the development of data-related
communications and visuals to support storytelling around MTERA’s work and impact for Tribes as well
as general stakeholders.

This role will provide technical assistance on data collection, analysis, and management to individual
Tribes associated with MTERA programs. This role requires a strong background in data management,
reporting tools, performance tracking, and data communication. This role requires familiarity with the
solar landscape and a strong understanding of Tribal sovereignty, especially as it pertains to data. The
Data & Reporting Manager will work closely with the internal MTERA Solar for All team, program
partners, and Tribes to ensure accurate data representation and insights that support program goals,
funding, and compliance. This role will directly report to the MTERA Solar for All Lead.
Through their work on the MTERA SFA program and collaboration with other MTERA programs, the
Energy Data Manager will play a key role in MTERA’s overall vision of defining the Midwest Tribal energy
landscape through data collection, analysis, and storytelling. This position is funded by the Solar for All
program, which runs through April 2029; while funding for the role beyond this is not guaranteed, the
role has significant potential to evolve to support data initiatives through other MTERA programs
pending receipt of additional funding.

Summary of Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities are as follows:
– Lead the development of an organization-wide data collection, management, and analysis plan to document the impact and work of MTERA energy programs for Member Tribes, associated partners, and funders, with a particular emphasis on the Solar for All program.
– Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems.
– Lead the development of data communication-related materials, including dashboards, visuals, and other documents to support storytelling on MTERA’s work and impact on Tribes as well as general stakeholders.
– Develop a keen understanding of Solar for All data reporting requirements, and lead all data-related activities and reports to support compliance with EPA Solar for All requirements.
– Provide technical support to individual Tribes to support the aggregation of data for strategic energy planning purposes, ensuring all data management practices respect and promote Tribal data sovereignty.
– Collaborate with the internal MTERA team to ensure data-related activities are effectively and efficiently integrated throughout the different stages of Solar for All projects.
– Collaborate with the MTERA Communications staff to ensure that materials related to data communication align with the organization’s overall messaging and communications about MTERA’s work and impact.
– Assist in developing communication strategies that highlight data stories and support MTERA’s public outreach efforts.

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields
– 4+ years of experience in data management, reporting, or analytics, preferably in the energy sector
– Proven track record of managing large datasets and providing actionable insights through reporting and analysis
– Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis, including familiarity and experience with data analysis and management tools
– Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, willingness to ask questions, and self-motivated
– Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
– Understanding of and/or experience working with Tribes and knowledge of Tribal history, sovereignty, and cultures
– Familiarity with mapping tools (ArcGIS preferred)

Application Process:
Please visit the following link to apply online: https://www.mtera.org/current-job-openings
If you run into any issues with the online application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references via email to. We look forward to receiving your application!
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview)

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