Director, Policy – Central Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee ERock’s policy and regulatory strategy within the Central Region, concentrating on Texas and key markets in the area.

• Identify, assess, and advocate for legislative, regulatory, and wholesale market policies that promote onsite generation, microgrids, grid resilience, load flexibility, and BYOG solutions.

• Track regulatory and market changes, interpreting policy shifts into business implications, risks, and opportunities.

• Represent ERock in ERCOT stakeholder activities, Public Utility Commission proceedings, utility regulatory issues, legislative advocacy, and industry forums and conferences.

• Create policy positions, comments, testimonies, presentations, white papers, and other advocacy materials.

• Establish and nurture relationships with regulators, policymakers, utilities, market participants, trade associations, customers, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, engineering, operations, legal, finance, and executive teams to formulate policy solutions.

• Analyze state markets to uncover regulatory obstacles and opportunities for ERock technologies and business models.

• Coordinate and engage in industry coalitions and trade associations, including collaborative advocacy strategies and stakeholder outreach.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, wholesale energy market policy, or related fields.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in policy, economics, business, engineering, law, or a related discipline.

• Willingness and ability to travel periodically for regulatory proceedings, stakeholder meetings, conferences, and other business requirements.

• In-depth understanding of the electric power sector, including utility regulation, electricity markets, grid planning, distributed/onsite energy resources, and related energy policy issues such as data center and large load challenges.

• Proven experience in engaging with policymakers, regulators, grid operators, utilities, industry associations, or other external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated capability to analyze intricate regulatory, legislative, technical, or market design issues and translate them into actionable commercial strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing and presenting regulatory comments, policy analyses, briefing materials, or similar professional outputs.

• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in a swiftly changing policy landscape.

• Intellectual curiosity and a readiness to swiftly acquire knowledge in new technologies, regulatory frameworks, and geographic markets.

• Strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to identify emerging issues before they evolve into significant business risks or opportunities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

• Wellness Programs and Incentives

• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match

• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time

• Paid Holidays