Director – Energy Regulatory Policy

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🌽 Illinois, Michigan, +2 more states – Remote

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💵 $120k / year

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Advanced Energy United

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11 - 50 employees

⚡ Energy

🤝 Non-profit

Energy • Non-profit

Advanced Energy United is an organization that collaborates with business leaders to shape policies and expand markets in the energy sector. The company focuses on advocacy and engagement to accelerate the transition to clean energy, working with decision-makers at all levels of government. Members benefit from access to proprietary tools like the Insight Engine™, which helps manage energy policy risks. Advanced Energy United hosts events and webinars to foster dialogue and provide insight into the clean energy landscape. The organization emphasizes creating win-win scenarios for industries and local communities while driving the clean energy transition.

📋 Description

• 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 Director of the Central region, 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. • 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)