Associate Director - Regulatory Strategy

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Associate Director - Regulatory Strategy leads regulatory strategy activities supporting Energy Transition initiatives, shaping approaches aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The role develops and executes regulatory plans, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides strategic guidance to cross-functional stakeholders. It monitors policy and regulatory developments, assesses potential impacts, and turns findings into actionable recommendations. The position collaborates with internal teams on process improvement and governance, and supports consistency in regulatory submissions and related materials. It also builds relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders, and supports decision-making through analysis, issue framing, and clear communication of regulatory implications. The role requires the ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse or client office and to travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen due to the nature of client engagements.
High school diploma and 11+ years of post-graduation work experience in the Utilities or Energy industry; or a bachelor's degree and 7+ years; or a master's degree and 5+ years.
Demonstrated experience in policy and regulatory strategy, regulatory affairs, public policy, or a related discipline for energy-affiliated organizations.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, policy interpretation, and strategic planning.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
Ability to work effectively in a remote or distributed environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

Nice To Haves

Reside within 50 miles of a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
Experience supporting utilities, energy, or infrastructure-related regulatory initiatives.
Experience working with external regulators, industry groups, or public agencies.
Prior leadership experience in regulatory strategy or policy development.
Familiarity with change management, organizational transformation, or operational improvement initiatives.
Experience directly supporting Business Development initiatives or being directly accountable for Business Development activities.

Responsibilities

Lead regulatory strategy activities supporting Energy Transition initiatives.
Develop and execute regulatory plans, identify risks and opportunities, and provide strategic guidance to cross-functional stakeholders.
Monitor policy and regulatory developments, assess their potential impacts, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with internal teams to support process improvement, strengthen governance, and ensure consistency in regulatory submissions and related materials.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal partners and relevant external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.
Support decision-making through analysis, issue framing, and clear communication of regulatory implications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health Savings Account and dental, vision, and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student Loan PayDown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.