Interconnection and Regulatory Strategy Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and evaluate developments in interconnection reform and associated initiatives within U.S. power markets, including utilities, state regulators, and RTOs/ISOs (with a focus on PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP).

• Monitor and engage in prioritized stakeholder processes, meetings, workshops, and filings related to interconnection and transmission planning within RTOs/ISOs.

• Collaborate with internal teams to formulate clear internal positions, recommendations, and responses to proposed interconnection and market reforms.

• Interpret energy reforms and regulatory changes to determine their strategic implications for market strategy, site selection, and project development.

• Work alongside internal technical, development, legal, and commercial subject matter experts to ensure alignment between policy insights and practical execution and business planning.

• Create succinct briefings, summaries, and decision-support documents for internal leadership.

• Assist in Vantage’s external engagement strategy by contributing to the formation of positions on reforms and coordinated responses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in energy regulation, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• 5 to 8+ years of experience in energy regulation, power markets, or interconnection-related reforms and strategy.

• Strong, up-to-date understanding of U.S. RTO/ISO frameworks, interconnection procedures, and reform initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring RTO meetings, analyzing dockets, and formulating positions related to regulatory reforms or written responses.

• Capability to distill complex regulatory and technical information into clear, business-relevant insights.

• Proficient in working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to efficiently brief senior stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Employee assistance program.

• Participation in a 401k plan that includes company matching.

• Numerous additional voluntary benefits.