Director – Energy Regulatory Policy
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Director of Regulatory Policy with a focus on state-level engagement and policy strategies for clean energy advocacy. Collaborating with team and partners to expand advanced energy markets across key U.S. states.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with United team members on developing and implementing strategies to meet short and long-term policy objectives in key states as part of United’s core portfolio. The focus will be on regulatory engagement.
- Work with United member companies to develop and reach consensus on policy positions in targeted states and on key issues.
- Facilitate member calls and lead policy discussions to coalesce member input and prioritize areas of interest and engagement.
- Develop and file comments at state utility commissions on key regulatory issues that move us towards 100% advanced energy, including grid flexibility, virtual power plants, utility business model reform, performance-based regulation, resource planning, rate design, data access, grid modernization, transmission and other related areas.
- As needed, participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes, including utility commission stakeholder process, workshops/technical conferences, and similar activities.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, utilities, and key legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff, with a focus on utility commissions.
- Work with United communications staff to identify and seize opportunities to showcase stories and evidence of the advanced energy economy taking hold in the states.
- As needed, draft press statements, write blog posts, participate in webinars and conferences, and create opportunities to showcase advanced energy.
- Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) to targeted states for technical conferences, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of United.
- Working with the Managing Directors of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, support United’s annual portfolio planning process with quantitative analysis of advanced energy market potential and emissions benefits.
- Manage/mentor/develop Associates, Principals and Senior Principals
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy preferred, or applicable comparable experience, Master's degree is a plus
- 7-10 years of professional experience which should include: experience with utility regulatory proceedings and policy development; engagement in the energy or transportation sectors; a network of relevant contacts in these sectors is a plus
- Experience managing and training a team
- Strategic thinker: can look at the big picture goal and define how to get there
- Exceptional professional writing skills, particularly regulatory filings
- Interest and facility in market economics and understanding of market levers to scale clean energy.
- Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral required; Candidates must be able to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other key contacts
- Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, analytical and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
- Must be clean energy focused
- Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative and commitment to achieving goals
- Must be willing to travel up to 30%
Benefits:
- Remote work and flexible schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%
- Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care
- Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
- $75/month personal wellness reimbursement
- $50/month phone stipend
- Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
- Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
- Parental Leave
- Professional development reimbursement
- 401(k) plan (with matching incentives)
- WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA employees)
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