Senior Manager, Government Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, evaluate, and formulate the company's stance on legislation impacting the electricity sector within the ERCOT and SPP regions.

• Collaborate effectively with trade associations, industry peers, and other supportive stakeholders.

• Supervise contract lobbyists working at the state level, offering guidance and necessary materials.

• Inform policymakers about the company's diverse portfolio of wind, solar, and storage initiatives.

• Deliver real-time insights and forecasts concerning legislative threats and opportunities to senior leadership, development teams, and asset management.

• Track and evaluate regulatory activities at ERCOT, PUCT, and other regulatory entities.

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to aid in project commercialization and execution.

• Cultivate and sustain high-level relationships with ERCOT and PUCT personnel.

• Oversee external legal counsel and regulatory consultants.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, energy policy, environmental studies, engineering, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or energy policy; with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in the Texas legislature and/or ERCOT.

• Strong preference for candidates with a background in the renewable energy sector and/or electric utility industry.

• Proven understanding of ERCOT market design issues.

• Established connections with policymakers and regulatory personnel.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing persuasive, technical comments and/or testimony.

• Proven ability to navigate complex legislative and regulatory processes, collaborate with stakeholders, build coalitions, and devise engagement strategies.

• Familiarity with the renewable energy project development process, including economics and timelines.

• Experience with political contributions and Political Action Committee management is also advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance

• 401(k) corporate matching

• Flexible spending arrangements

• Company paid parking and cell phone

• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts