Director, Regulatory Affairs

Grid United

2d•Remote

About The Position

Grid United is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead the organization’s regional regulatory engagement and advocacy with external stakeholders. The role will report to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and is open to employees remotely based in close proximity to relevant stakeholders. The Director of Regulatory Affairs will work cross-functionally with a growing team of talented experts as they collaborate closely with project partners to develop frameworks and build broad coalitions to support timely regulatory approvals within their region of focus. At this time, Grid United has opened two Director positions: one leading efforts in the West, the other in the Southwest Power Pool. The ideal candidate will be a mid-career professional who is passionate about the energy sector, has deep expertise and relationships with stakeholders in their region, and is looking to play a critical role in creating an ecosystem in which participant-funded transmission is a prudent, scalable solution to address urgent capacity constraints affordably while enhancing the reliability and resiliency of the grid.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in regulatory/government/legislative affairs with a strong track record of success.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task efficiently with constant regard for accuracy and quality.
A commercial mindset coupled with in-depth knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks, policies, and procedures related to electric transmission.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including regulators, policymakers, and industry professionals.
Previous experience or relationships with appropriate RTOs, ISOs, state utility commissions and utilities within region of focus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing regulatory documents and presenting complex information to non-technical audiences.
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate regulatory challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations.
Positive, professional, and energetic team-oriented attitude.
Embodies Grid United’s core values of ingenuity, tenacity, humility, and grace.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees are helpful but not required.
Preferred experience in clean energy, pipeline, or transmission line development sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead regional regulatory strategy for electric transmission projects, aligning with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
Foster trust and relationships with regulatory agencies, government officials, and industry associations. Proactively lead regulatory engagement, collaboration and coalition building.
Advocate for policies that support the development of efficient and reliable electric transmission infrastructure. Participate in industry forums to influence regulatory outcomes.
Work closely with internal departments such as commercial, transmission strategy, engineering, commercial analytics, legal, and project development to ensure alignment of regulatory requirements with project plans.
Create and maintain an internal repository of regulatory filings, reports, and documentation as required by regulatory agencies.
Lead external communication related to regulatory matters, ensuring transparency and consistent messaging to both internal and external stakeholders. Act as the face of GU in regional forums.
Stay informed about emerging trends, technological advancements, and regulatory developments in the electric transmission sector. Leverage insights to inform the organization’s strategies.
Be exemplars of the Grid United values of humility, tenacity, ingenuity and grace.
Build, maintain, and value broad and deep stakeholder relationships and have a personal commitment to making a difference in the community.
Proactively work with stakeholders to solve problems, collecting and listening deeply to feedback to build creatively and constructively toward desired outcomes.