Clean Energy Policy & Implementation Manager

Avista•Spokane, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clean Energy Policy & Implementation Managers are responsible for the development, design, strategy, execution, and coordination of the company’s clean energy initiatives and efforts. Responsible for understanding regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements associated with state and national climate policies impacting the Company’s energy supply. Coordinates impacts of climate policy with internal departments including, but not limited to, Energy Efficiency, Social Impact, Accounting, Risk Management, Energy Supply, Planning, Government Affairs, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs. As the Company advances toward 100% clean energy, the complexities and potential Company and customer impacts are increasingly material, with an evolving need for dedicated personnel to understand, interpret, and inform senior leadership (and advise where appropriate). This function operates with sufficient autonomy, authority, and cross-department access to effectively plan, design, and administer the clean energy compliance programs and reports to the Director of Integrated Planning & Clean Energy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Policy, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
Three (3)+ project or program management experience required.
Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, reports, presentations, etc.
Effective and adaptable communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
Ability to lead teams effectively through influence, education, and advocacy.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to environmental, regulatory, or energy compliance priorities and understanding of complexities in application to energy legislation preferred.
Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation and reports preferred.

Responsibilities

Development, design, strategy, execution, and coordination of the company’s clean energy initiatives and efforts.
Understanding regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements associated with state and national climate policies impacting the Company’s energy supply.
Coordinating impacts of climate policy with internal departments including, but not limited to, Energy Efficiency, Social Impact, Accounting, Risk Management, Energy Supply, Planning, Government Affairs, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs.
Informing senior leadership and advising where appropriate on clean energy matters.
Planning, designing, and administering clean energy compliance programs and reports.