Associate Director - Regulatory Strategy
About The Position
The Associate Director - Regulatory Strategy leads regulatory strategy activities supporting Energy Transition initiatives, shaping approaches that align business objectives with regulatory requirements. The role develops and executes regulatory plans, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides strategic guidance to cross-functional stakeholders. The position monitors policy and regulatory developments, assesses their potential impacts, and translates findings into actionable recommendations. It collaborates with internal teams to improve processes, strengthen governance, and ensure consistency in regulatory submissions and related materials. The role also builds relationships with internal partners and relevant external stakeholders, and supports decision-making through analysis, issue framing, and clear communication of regulatory implications. The position is in Strategy & Transformation Consulting, requires up to 10% travel, and has no clearance requirement. The salary range is $149,000 to $248,000 annually. The role may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Requirements
- Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen due to the nature of client engagements.
- One of the following education and experience combinations in the Utilities or Energy industry: High School diploma and 11+ years of post-graduation work experience; Bachelor's degree and 7+ years; or 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, with 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
- Preference for candidates residing 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 and align approaches with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and execute regulatory plans, identify risks and opportunities, and provide strategic guidance to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Monitor evolving policy and regulatory developments, assess 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 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
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
