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Senior Management Washington, DC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $165,000.00 To $185,000.00 Annually

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Position Title:Director, Energy Transactions

Supervisor:Vice President, Energy Transactions

Department:Energy Transactions

FLSA:Exempt

Location:Washington, DC

Salary range:$165,000-$185,000 (Exclusive of Bonus and Benefits)

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Our Guiding Values and Tenets

The Corporate Energy Buyers Association is a business association with a mission to activate a community of energy customers and partners to advance low-cost, reliable, carbon emissions free global energy systems.

We are grounded in respect for people and the planet, integrity in how we conduct ourselves, service to our mission, stakeholders, and colleagues, and excellence in all of our programs and work. At CEBA, we strive to foster a culture that is mission-driven and strategy-grounded, built on a spirit of partnership both within and beyond our organization, and energized by innovation and entrepreneurship through healthy, respectful dialogue.

Position Overview

The Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) is seeking a Director of Energy Transactions to drive our mission to accelerate clean energy procurement of carbon emissions-free electricity by accelerating the adoption of innovative transaction pathways. The Director will help shape the next generation of voluntary clean energy markets by equipping corporate buyers with the knowledge, tools, and market frameworks needed to procure renewable and emerging clean firm technologies.

This role sits at the intersection of market strategy, buyer education, and transaction innovation. The Director will lead initiatives that improve corporate readiness to procure technologies such as geothermal, advanced nuclear, energy storage, and natural gas with carbon capture and storage (NG+CCS). The Director will also work with market participants to identify barriers to deployment, develop practical procurement guidance, and support the evolution of market instruments, standards, and commercial frameworks that enable credible corporate action.

The ideal candidate combines experience structuring and negotiating energy transactions with a strategic understanding of how markets evolve. They are comfortable engaging with corporate buyers, developers, utilities, policymakers, NGOs, and standards organizations to help solve complex market challenges and accelerate investment in clean electricity.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with team collaboration days on Mondays and Wednesdays and one additional in-office day each week, determined by team priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead CEBA's strategy to accelerate corporate procurement of clean electricity through innovative transaction structures and market development initiatives.
• Design and deliver educational programming, working groups, workshops, primers, and tools that increase corporate buyers' ability to evaluate and procure clean energy solutions.
• Develop strategies to address commercial, market, and operational barriers to the procurement of emerging technologies, including geothermal, advanced nuclear, energy storage, NG+CCS, and other low-carbon resources.
• Develop CEBA's perspective on emerging transaction models, market standards, and procurement practices, and help position the organization as a trusted thought leader in voluntary clean energy markets.
• Convene energy buyers, developers, utilities, financiers, NGOs, standards organizations, and other stakeholders to build alignment around procurement best practices and market frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on transaction structures, commercial risk allocation, voluntary market design, and procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with CEBA's Policy, Global, Membership, and Communications teams to align market education, member engagement, and policy priorities.
• Represent CEBA in industry forums, conferences, standards development efforts, and stakeholder convenings.
• Lead cross-functional projects and manage staff and consultants supporting Energy Transactions initiatives.
• Monitor emerging market trends and identify opportunities for CEBA to expand buyer access to innovative clean energy procurement pathways.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in energy origination, corporate procurement, power markets, structured transactions, project development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, power purchase agreements (PPAs), risk allocation, and commercial transaction structures.
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies and procurement pathways, including renewable energy and emerging clean firm resources.
• Ability to translate complex technical and commercial concepts into practical guidance for corporate decision-makers.
• Experience convening diverse stakeholders and building consensus across organizations with differing perspectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing presentations, educational materials, and executive-level recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with large commercial and industrial energy buyers.
• Experience working with industry associations, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with voluntary carbon and clean energy markets, energy attribute certificates, greenhouse gas accounting, or corporate sustainability frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve research, analysis, communications, and program delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Director will supervise a team of 2 to 3 employees with potential for further team development in the future.

To Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, please provide a resume and cover letter.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected base salary for this role ranges from $165,000 to $185,000, depending on experience and qualifications.All CEBA employees are eligible to participate in the annual bonus incentive plan, which is based on both organizational and individual performance, up to 20% for this role.

CEBA provides a competitive benefits package that includes highly-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. In addition, CEBA offers employer-paid life and disability coverage (both short- and long-term), monthly cell phone stipends, optional flexible spending and savings accounts, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an attractive 401(k) match of up to 5%, subject to IRS limitations. Along with 11 federal holidays, paid time off during the period between Christmas and New Year’s, and Sick & Safe leave, employees also enjoy unlimited PTO.

At CEBA You Belong:

CEBA knows that inclusiveness not only makes our organization stronger but also is foundational to our mission success because innovative solutions come from great minds who do not think alike. Our commitment to inclusiveness is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at CEBA and is an important principle of sound business management. All CEBA staff shall be committed to accepting and encouraging different perspectives. Creative solutions to tough problems are fostered by respectful challenges of one another’s thoughts and assumptions.

CEBA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, results of genetic testing, caregiver status, and past, present or prospective service in the military in addition to any other protected categories required by state, federal or local regulations. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, discipline, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.