Deputy Director Non entive Programs

Please be aware of recruiting scams!

All legitimate communication from our recruitment team will come from an official calstart.org email address via email, we will not text you about a role you have not applied to or shown interest in. We will not perform any interviews via text or Zoom chat.

CALSTART does not ask for any fees or personal information such as social security numbers or bank details during the recruitment process.

About Us:

CALSTART is a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all.

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.

About The Role: 

​​The Deputy Director, Non-Incentive Programs plays a key leadership role within CALSTART’s Clean Fuels & Infrastructure team, driving the execution and delivery of high-impact, non-incentive zero-emission transportation initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Clean Fuels & Infrastructure, this role translates portfolio strategy into actionable workplans, oversees complex projects from planning through delivery, and ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes across grid integration, utility engagement, market development, and infrastructure initiatives. The Deputy Director serves as a central integrator across technical, policy, and market-facing teams while maintaining a strong focus on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
 
This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, execution-focused leader who enjoys managing people and programs while shaping the future of clean transportation infrastructure. The role supervises project managers and technical staff, supports professional development, and contributes to business development and strategic growth of CALSTART’s non-incentive portfolio. With meaningful responsibility, visibility, and impact, the Deputy Director helps advance CALSTART’s mission by ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in close partnership with members, utilities, and stakeholders working to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation.​ 

What You'll Do: 

• Lead execution of non-incentive clean transportation projects, overseeing day-to-day delivery of complex zero-emission transportation initiatives across grid integration, utility engagement, market development, and infrastructure planning, while managing scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Supervise and develop staff (3-4 CALSTARs), including project managers and technical team members, by providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support aligned with CALSTART’s people-management and inclusive leadership practices.
• Translate portfolio strategy into action, working closely with the Senior Director to convert organizational priorities into executable project plans, workplans, and roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a cross-functional integrator, coordinating closely with policy, other CALSTART initiatives especially Light-duty, Innovative Mobility, Truck and Off Road and Drive to Zero, as well as non-initiative teams like Data and Analytics, Demonstration and Technical Assistance, Member Engagement, and Business Devel