Proposal Analyst

About UsSolar Landscape is a groundbreaking renewable energy company on a mission to make solar power affordable and accessible to all.

Solar Landscape partners with commercial real estate companies to develop, install and operate large rooftop solar installations. Households in the surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. This innovative model – community solar – is providing solar power to the two-thirds of Americans that cannot otherwise access it.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The RoleThe Proposal Analyst will be responsible for managing analysis and workflow activities related to applying for community solar projects. Reporting to the Director of Proposals, they will directly support the team’s efforts to organize data and create applications for market specific community solar programs. Additionally, the Proposal Analyst will be responsible for finding, analyzing, and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) for solar projects.

The principal objective of the Proposal Analyst position is to assist in the application process for each project and ensure compliance with the requirements of the community solar program. It is essential for this role to liaise with internal teams (including Engineering, Operations, Policy, Marketing, and Executive) to manage applications for accuracy and completeness. Additionally, the Analyst will provide expertise and assistance for community solar project development, as well as for behind-the-meter EPC and PPA projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in solar energy, exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, and a strategic business development mindset to contribute to the team's overall success.

Responsibilities* Analyze all aspects of community solar deals and ensure compliance with market specific requirements

• Manage data entry for program specific content and produce proposal documents (PowerPoint, Excel, Word formats) from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate data regarding Community Solar leases, EPC and PPA offers in the CRM system
• Be comfortable navigating the nuances of various community solar programs and work with the Technology team to incorporate compliance requirements into CRM system.
• Keep track of applications in the CRM system. Evaluate and implement third party tools and services for improving workflow and velocity
• Project manage applications through the lifecycle and keep current with the CRM system
• Support the Business Development team by performing tasks relating to the application requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences preferred
• 3+ years of total work experience including at least 1 year of experience working on complex spreadsheets
• 1+ years of experience in an analyst capacity within the solar energy industry
• Working knowledge of energy policy, ESG topics and familiarity with solar industry
• Experience with solar energy design materials including drawing sets and energy production models
• Basic understanding of commercial PV construction methods (rooftop, ground-mount, carport), behind-the-meter and utility interconnections, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and EPC Contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with MS Dynamics software is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a keen attention to detail; self-motivated and proactive
• Leadership ability and comfortable driving high-visibility projects
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our 175+ employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry:

• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement
• Hybrid and remote work schedules ensuring a healthy work/life balance
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food
• Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!