Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more 1,000 member companies and 255,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders that start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Nonprofit Times as one of the “Best Nonprofits to Work For” in America in April 2022.

Position Summary

SEIA seeks to hire a manager to support SEIA’s standards development efforts. This professional’s primary responsibility will be to convene and guide groups to consensus language for solar practice standards that may support a certification program. The primary role of this new position will be to implement SEIA’s ANSI-approved (pending) standards development processes and related certification activities as relevant to area assigned, initially for the residential and commercial solar segments. 

The ideal candidate would have experience in leading collaboration and consensus activities among varied interests and stakeholders.  This individual will organize and implement SEIA’s standards processes and related activities, with the direction and guidance from leadership.  This candidate should be an excellent communicator who understands and helps support SEIA’s mission and goals. As a key member of SEIA’s Technical Services team, this position will play an essential role in the success of SEIA and the solar industry. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Standards.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• With prioritization from leadership, establish or re-form, and manage SEIA member working groups and standard technical committees to develop work products for publication.
• With guidance from leadership, explore and assess the opportunity and programmatic elements to build compliance programs based upon published documents.
• Work with SEIA staff, external organizations, stakeholders, and members throughout the process and provide regular updates to SEIA’s Standards Development Executive Administrator.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders to learn about and assess new standards topics and ideas.
• Serve as a key team member in developing and executing on Technical Services’ strategic development plan.
• Uphold and actively support SEIA’s equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Comply with SEIA’s employee policies and requirements and professionally represent SEIA.
• Other responsibilities as related such as webinar or event development, member and industry updates, and as defined by Technical Services leadership.

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders .
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (technical, engineering, business/organizational development, or similar) required; other degrees may be acceptable based on necessary job experience requirements. Advanced degree helpful but not required.
• 3+ yrs. experience working with or for standards development organizations, businesses, technical professionals, or with other entities in a consensus development setting or managing group convening programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and tools or similar enterprise software tools 
• Solar-related experience helpful, but not required.

Working Conditions

• This position is intended to be remotely-based; therefore, reliable internet and communication services are required. Some travel is required to fulfill the position responsibilities; approx. 2-4 trips/year.

Compensation Range

$65,000 - $75,000 annually, based on experience, and excellent benefits package.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to [email protected] with the subject “2023 Standards Development Manager.” Submissions that are in the form of a single Word or PDF document facilitate review and are preferred.

Please name all files using the following format: "[name]_[document title]_SEIA." No calls please; direct applicants only, no search or placement firms.

Working at SEIA

SEIA values diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.