Director - Energy Regulatory Policy

About Advanced Energy UnitedAdvanced 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 a 100% clean energy future in the US. 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. Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more—and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day. And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team. We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too serious. Position DescriptionUnited 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 Directors for our Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, the Director – Regulatory Policy 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. This includes engaging commissioners and staff, working with allies and other external stakeholders, and engaging in a range of proceedings, from investigatory to fully litigated.  In addition, the Director will manage and mentor early career team members who will carry out the day-to-day state regulatory work.  Geographic focus for this position: United’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states currently include: In Northeastern: NY, MA, CT, RI; In the Mid-Atlantic: VA, MD, NJ, PA. A strong preference for candidates in the eastern or 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. Facilitate member calls and lead policy discussions to coalesce member input and prioritize areas of interest and engagement.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. As needed, draft press statements, write blog posts, participate in webinars and conferences, and create opportunities to showcase advanced energy.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 Directors of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, support United’s annual portfolio planning process with quantitative analysis of advanced energy market potential and emissions benefits. Manag