Project Manager II, CORE Operations & Policy

About Us:

For over 30 years, it’s been CALSTART’s mission to develop, assess, and implement large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. CALSTART works with businesses, organizations, governments, and communities to create real-life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all. CALSTART provides scientific, technical and policy support for regulatory development and clean technology and infrastructure acceleration.

The Role:

CORE is California’s largest voucher incentive project for heavy-duty off-road equipment. CALSTART is seeking a CORE Policy and Operations Specialist to implement zero emission policies and technical program design. This staff member will serve as the technical liaison between the CORE program team, Voucher Processing Center (Salesforce) team, and TetraTech (voucher processing contractor). They will be responsible for translating program policies into technical business processes including forms, data management, technical workflows, process automation, and technical design, quality assurance, and testing / training. This includes the communications, Dealer Training, and Voucher Processing Center workflows, by providing policy analysis and the design of Standard Operating Procedures for business processes regarding CORE updates. You will work closely with initiatives such as trucks, buses, infrastructure, policy, and communications to support CORE's growing portfolio.

This role must be based in the Pacific Time Zone and reports to a Deputy Director in the CORE Operations Team.

What You’ll Do:

Support clients such as the California Air Resources Board

Support the design and implementation of policies from the CARB Funding Plan for Clean Transportation in support of several CORE bodies of work.

Interpret policy nuances into technology-design workflows for CALSTART's custom-designed Salesforce-enabled Voucher Processing Center

Liaison for the EnergIIZE infrastructure program as it relates to CORE policy implementation.

Develop operational workflows to enable Salesforce and Voucher Processing procedures

Policy analysis of CORE program requirements

Engagement with CORE bodies of work such small business, equipment category industries as well as EnergIIZE

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

3+ years of experience on a team implementing programs that are focused on user experience, with specific expertise in Salesforce

Experience interpreting policies related to sustainability and clean transportation.

Experience supporting and designing databases and technology workflows related to business processes.

Experience with public grants and incentives.

Experience with California low carbon transportation programs.

Experience with policy analysis and technical program workflow design.

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The complete salary range for this role is $72,000-$92,640. Pay for this role will typically be from $72,000-$78,800 as we determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

Additional Information

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.