Director – Energy Regulatory Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with United team members to design and execute strategies aimed at achieving both short-term and long-term policy goals in key states, aligning with United’s primary portfolio.

• Emphasis will be placed on regulatory engagement.

• Partner with United member companies to develop consensus on policy positions in targeted states and on significant issues.

• Organize member calls and lead policy discussions to consolidate member feedback and prioritize areas of interest and involvement.

• Draft and submit comments at state utility commissions concerning critical regulatory issues that advance the goal of 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 fields.

• Participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes as necessary, including utility commission stakeholder processes, workshops/technical conferences, and similar activities.

• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with coalition partners, allies, utilities, and key legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff, particularly focusing on utility commissions.

• Collaborate with United communications staff to identify and leverage opportunities to highlight stories and evidence showcasing the advanced energy economy's growth in the states.

• Draft press statements, compose blog posts, engage in webinars and conferences, and create opportunities to promote advanced energy as needed.

• Travel as required (up to 30%) to key states for technical conferences, meetings with important allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other initiatives on behalf of United.

• In conjunction with the Managing Director of the Central region, assist in United’s annual portfolio planning process through quantitative analysis of advanced energy market potential and emissions benefits.

• Oversee and mentor Associates, Principals, and Senior Principals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 7-10 years of professional experience, which should encompass: familiarity with utility regulatory proceedings and policy development; engagement in the energy or transportation sectors; a network of relevant contacts in these sectors is advantageous.

• Experience in managing and training a team.

• Strategic thinker: capable of envisioning the overarching goal and outlining the path to achieve it.

• Outstanding professional writing skills, particularly in regulatory filings.

• Interest and proficiency in market economics and understanding market mechanisms to scale clean energy.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable attitude, and capability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; candidates must effectively build and maintain productive relationships with members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other key contacts.

• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, analytical skills, and excellent listening and problem-solving abilities.

• Must be focused on clean energy.

• Performance-driven individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving objectives.

• Must be open to traveling up to 30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work and flexible scheduling options.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• 100% coverage of medical premiums for employees.

• Flexible spending plans for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Opportunities for profit sharing and annual merit-based salary increases.

• $75/month reimbursement for personal wellness activities.

• $50/month stipend for phone expenses.

• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office setup costs.

• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure.

• Parental Leave.

• Reimbursement for professional development expenses.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits for employees in DC, MD, and VA.