Vice President – Regulatory Reform

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

📋 Description

• Provide national and state leadership along with expertise on IREC’s key regulatory policy issues, including interconnection, grid modernization, energy storage, and the integration of EV charging infrastructure into the grid.

• Develop and execute IREC’s regulatory strategy.

• Oversee the creation of national regulatory policy tools, resources, and reports.

• Collaborate with IREC’s executive management to identify and engage new potential funding sources.

• Supervise and facilitate the professional growth of the regulatory team.

• Establish and cultivate strategic partnerships with regulatory commissions, government agencies, and various organizations.

• Represent IREC at various public events and forums.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience and familiarity with public utility regulation, distributed energy resource policy and technology, along with state policy and advocacy.

• A graduate degree in one or more fields related to energy or environmental policy, such as public policy, environmental science, sustainability, law, engineering, or another pertinent clean energy discipline.

• A thorough understanding of the electricity grid and the U.S. energy system.

• Expertise in DER interconnection policy.

• Proven project management skills along with experience in managing staff.

• Strong skills in fundraising and development, including proposal writing and the capability to create and manage budgets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to addressing the climate crisis and contributing to the clean energy future.

• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement contribution.

• Personal time off.

• Flexible work schedule.