Executive Director- Transmission Access Policy Study Group
About The Position
The Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS) seeks a strategic, dynamic, and engaged energy industry expert to serve as its next Executive Director. TAPS is a national association representing 31 transmission-dependent electric utilities operating in 39 states. For more than four decades, TAPS has advanced policies that promote open and non-discriminatory transmission access, competitive wholesale electricity markets, and risk-based regulation. TAPS works closely with federal policymakers, regulators, industry organizations, and member utilities to ensure that transmission-dependent utilities have a strong and effective voice in shaping the future of the electric industry. Reporting directly to the TAPS Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the organization's chief executive and principal spokesperson, providing strategic leadership, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and operational management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in the electric utility industry, energy policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, public power, wholesale electricity markets, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in electric transmission policy, wholesale electricity markets, utility regulation, or federal energy policy.
- Experience working with or before federal agencies, Congress, FERC, NERC, US Department of Energy, or similar organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience representing public power utilities, transmission-dependent utilities, regional utility organizations, or energy trade associations.
- Existing relationships within federal energy policy, regulatory, and legislative communities.
- Experience testifying before regulatory bodies, legislative committees, or industry forums.
Responsibilities
- Build consensus among TAPS members regarding organizational policy positions and strategic priorities.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies that advance TAPS objectives before federal agencies, policymakers, and industry organizations.
- Recommend annual goals, priorities, budgets, and membership strategies to the Board of Directors.
- Plan and implement two annual policy-focused member conferences—including developing the meeting agenda, inviting and supporting policymakers and other energy officials as presenters, and staffing Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and membership meetings.
- Serve as TAPS' primary spokesperson before Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and other policymakers and stakeholders.
- Represent transmission-dependent utilities on matters related to transmission policy, wholesale markets, reliability, and regulatory reform.
- Develop and manage annual budgets and organizational resources.
- Oversee consultants, legal counsel, lobbyists, and service providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support for TAPS initiatives.
- Lead communications and media outreach efforts that enhance TAPS' visibility and influence.
- Coordinate activities with the American Public Power Association and other industry and stakeholder organizations to maximize effectiveness and avoid duplication of effort.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Executive
