Director - Energy Regulatory Policy

About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide the full range of advanced energy and transportation solutions. Our team works to educate, advocate, and activate in decisionmaker venues across the country.

We advocate for public policies that enable competition and work alongside our member companies to create economic opportunity, lower consumer costs, and bolster energy reliability and resilience across the country. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to build progress toward an economy built on advanced energy.

If you're an entrepreneurial, innovative, analytical and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents. Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community.

Position Description

United seeks an experienced, strategic, and innovative Director of Regulatory Policy with a focus on state-level regulatory strategy and engagement to join our team. The Director will report to the Managing Director, State Regulatory and will work with other United team members to develop and implement multi-year strategies and campaigns designed to achieve policy successes at the state level that will expand markets for the advanced energy industry and accelerate the U.S. transition to 100% clean energy.

Working in close coordination with the regional Managing Director for our Central states, the Director will develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory engagement strategy at public utility commissions and other state agencies that covers the full scope of our clean energy and transportation priorities.

Geographic Focus

United's Central states currently include: IL, IN, MI, TX, and WI. A strong preference for candidates in the midwestern part of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with United team members on developing and implementing strategies to meet short and long-term policy objectives in key states as part of United's core portfolio. The focus will be on regulatory engagement.
• Work with United member companies to develop and reach consensus on policy positions in targeted states and on key issues.
• Develop and file comments at state utility commissions on key regulatory issues that move us towards 100% advanced energy, including grid flexibility, virtual power plants, utility business model reform, performance-based regulation, resource planning, rate design, data access, grid modernization, transmission and other related areas.
• As needed, participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes, including utility commission stakeholder process, workshops/technical conferences, and similar activities.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, utilities, and key legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff, with a focus on utility commissions.
• Work with United communications staff to identify and seize opportunities to showcase stories and evidence of the advanced energy economy taking hold in the states.
• Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) to targeted states for technical conferences, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of United.
• Working with the Managing Director of the Central region, support United's annual portfolio planning process with quantitative analysis of advanced energy market potential and emissions benefits.
• Manage/mentor/develop Associates, Principals and Senior Principals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy preferred, or applicable comparable experience. Master's degree is a plus.
• 7-10 years of professional experience which should include: experience with utility regulatory proceedings and policy development; engagement in the energy or transportation sectors.
• Experience managing and training a team.
• Strategic thinker: can look at the big picture goal and define how to get there.
• Exceptional professional writing skills, particularly regulatory filings.
• Interest and facility in market economics and understanding of market levers to scale clean energy.
• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral required.
• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, analytical, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Must be clean energy focused.
• Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals.
• Must be willing to travel up to 30%.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $120,000
• Remote work and flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%
• Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
• $75/month personal wellness reimbursement
• $50/month phone stipend
• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
• Parental Leave
• Professional development reimbursement
• 401(k) plan (with matching incentives)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.