Director

New York State Thruway Authority

Director or Sr. Director leading energy planning and policy at NYSERDA.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,757 - $213,995 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clean energy policy development, strategic oversight, and team leadership, with a strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences. Proven track record in analyzing energy market trends and collaborating with state agencies to inform policy decisions.

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Clean Energy Policy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipStrategic OversightPresentation SkillsEnergy Market Analysis

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Hard Skills

EconomicsFinancePublic PolicyEnergy Market AnalysisClimate PolicyData AnalysisReport DevelopmentPolicy BriefingStrategic PlanningSupervisory Experience

Soft Skills

Diplomatic SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMotivational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergyEnvironmental PolicyClimate ActionNYSERDAState Energy PlanEnergy Emergency PlanPolicy NegotiationStakeholder EngagementConsultant ManagementPublic Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the State’s overall energy policy development through activities including the New York State Energy Plan and Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
Oversee studies and analyses related to emerging clean energy technologies and identify strategies to overcome barriers impacting their adoption
Provide support to other NYS agencies in developing their own clean energy strategies
Develop policy briefings and presentations for NYSERDA Executives and the Board of Directors
Direct the development of the annual Clean Energy Industry Report.
Assess energy market trends and collaborate with state agency partners in the annual update to the State Energy Emergency Plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years in a supervisory role with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments
For Sr. Director: Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 12 years of relevant experience including 6 years in a supervisory role
Track record in leading and motivating teams to achieve their potential including professional staff at remote sites and external consultant teams
Strong diplomatic and discretion skills to navigate sensitive projects and policy negotiations among executive teams with varied interests
Strong knowledge base of clean energy, environmental and climate policy approaches and mechanisms in New York and other jurisdictions.
Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely and unambiguously in speech and in writing for broader audience consumption including policy decision-makers, sister agencies and third-party constituent interests such as industry, environmental organizations, consumer interests

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Transport New York State Thruway Authority is a New York State government agency that owns, operates, and maintains the 570-mile Thruway system. It manages tolling (E‑ZPass and Tolls By Mail), roadway operations and safety programs, service areas, parking/welcome centers, commercial driver services, and traveler information including real-time maps and alerts. The Authority also oversees capital projects, bridge and road maintenance, EV charging infrastructure, and initiatives to improve traffic flow and customer service across the statewide highway network. Director 🔥 2 hours ago 🏢 Albany – Onsite 💵 $156.8k - $214k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 👔 Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Contribute to the State’s overall energy policy development through activities including the New York State Energy Plan and Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
Oversee studies and analyses related to emerging clean energy technologies and identify strategies to overcome barriers impacting their adoption
Provide support to other NYS agencies in developing their own clean energy strategies
Develop policy briefings and presentations for NYSERDA Executives and the Board of Directors
Direct the development of the annual Clean Energy Industry Report.
Assess energy market trends and collaborate with state agency partners in the annual update to the State Energy Emergency Plan 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 10 years of relevant experience including 5 years in a supervisory role with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments
For Sr. Director: Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, science, engineering, public policy, public administration, or a related field of study and 12 years of relevant experience including 6 years in a supervisory role
Track record in leading and motivating teams to achieve their potential including professional staff at remote sites and external consultant teams
Strong diplomatic and discretion skills to navigate sensitive projects and policy negotiations among executive teams with varied interests
Strong knowledge base of clean energy, environmental and climate policy approaches and mechanisms in New York and other jurisdictions.
Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely and unambiguously in speech and in writing for broader audience consumption including policy decision-makers, sister agencies and third-party constituent interests such as industry, environmental organizations, consumer interests Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs