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North Carolina State University

Program Director/Senior Program Director - Policy & Markets

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $120K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Program Director/Senior Program Director - Policy & Markets. This role leads the Center's Energy Policy & Markets Team, managing projects such as the North Carolina Solar for All program and supporting policy activities including DSIRE and the Carolinas Renewable Energy Development Assistance and Siting Hub. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project and grant management, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and staff supervision.

Highlights

  • Lead and support policy program staff within the Energy Policy & Markets Team.
  • Manage major grant-funded projects including financial incentive design, market transformation, and workforce development.
  • Conduct policy research, provide analysis, and develop innovative market solutions.
  • Engage stakeholders through workshops, working groups, and external presentations.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships and lead proposal writing for funding opportunities.
  • Experience required in clean energy policy, project management, staff supervision, and public speaking.
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of relevant experience; advanced degree and grant writing experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with energy policy databases such as DSIRE and related technical tools.
  • Annual salary range $115,000 to $120,000 with full-time 12-month appointment.
  • Position limited to current NC State employees, either permanent or temporary.