Senior Manager, Regulatory Policy

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and evaluate regulatory activities, rulemaking processes, filings, and decisions from FERC, state Public Utility Commissions, and other regulatory entities.

• Analyze the commercial and operational effects of regulatory changes on the company's current portfolio and development initiatives.

• Develop regulatory intelligence reports, policy briefings, and strategic recommendations for senior management.

• Assist in regulatory filings, comments, testimonies, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

• Spot opportunities to shape market rules and regulatory policies that improve market access, project viability, and investment security.

• Work in conjunction with internal commercial and technical teams to evaluate the financial and operational impacts of proposed market reforms.

• Represent the company in regulatory workshops, stakeholder gatherings, industry forums, and trade association working groups.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in energy regulatory policy, wholesale electricity markets, utility regulation, government affairs, or a related area.

• Proven knowledge of state utility commission processes, regulatory proceedings, and electric utility regulation.

• Strong understanding of U.S. wholesale electricity markets, including RTO/ISO governance, stakeholder processes, and market design.

• Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and executive communication abilities.

• Proven capability to juggle multiple regulatory priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder interactions.

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in collaborative work across technical, legal, commercial, and policy areas.

• Experience with an independent power producer, electric utility, RTO/ISO, regulatory agency, energy trade association, or energy-focused consulting firm.

• Direct involvement in monitoring or participating in regulatory proceedings before state utility commissions.

• Experience in developing regulatory advocacy strategies, preparing formal comments, or coordinating with external regulatory counsel.

• Established relationships with energy industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, or market policy working groups.

• Resourceful research abilities and proficiency in utilizing publicly available materials effectively.

• Capability to communicate and condense complex issues into actionable outputs.

• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

• Strong ownership of work products and excellent organizational skills.

• In-depth understanding of power and renewable energy market dynamics.

• Ability to remain updated on evolving technologies, regulations, and trends affecting renewable energy adoption.

• Commercial mindset with strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills.

• Adaptability to quickly engage with new tasks and adjust to new situations in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Fun, entrepreneurial culture.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a mission-driven, team-oriented organization.