Manager, Electricity

Energy Innovation•Washington, DC

9d•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Innovation is seeking a Manager, Electricity to join the Electricity team. The Manager, Electricity will lead research and analysis on policies and technologies that can enable a clean, affordable, reliable, and resilient electricity future. Areas of focus may include utility regulation and business models, wholesale electricity market design, grid and generation planning, clean energy siting and other policies that enable deployment. The Manager, Electricity will lead and contribute to complex research and policy projects, help shape the team’s research agenda, develop and communicate policy recommendations, and serve as a subject matter expert with policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers, NGOs, and other external partners.

Requirements

At least 8+ years of experience in energy and climate policy analysis or related fields, including significant experience conducting technical research and interpreting legislation, regulations, regulatory proceedings, or electricity market rules
Strong understanding of scientific and technical subject matter relating to electricity systems, clean energy technologies, greenhouse gas emissions mitigation strategies, and policy design
Strong knowledge of electricity-sector technologies, electricity markets, utility business models, and regulatory structures
Demonstrated excellence in writing and communicating complex technical and policy subjects for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including data visualization and demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel for data analysis
Demonstrated project management experience, including independently leading multiple complex research or policy projects, coordinating internal and external contributors, and delivering high-quality work on time.
Knowledge of U.S. or international politics and policymaking related to climate and clean energy
Effective and flexible interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to independently prioritize and advance work in a fast-paced, evolving, and collaborative environment
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, while able to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness to travel (up to 15%)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Energy Innovation is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting economic analysis on the impact of electricity-sector policies, regulations, market designs, or technologies on the energy system or consumers
Experience analyzing policies supporting the transition from fossil systems to cleaner energy systems
Experience working in or with the private sector, including representing an organization and providing substantive policy input to regulators, legislators, or other policy venues.
Familiarity with: Energy and electricity system modeling tools
Familiarity with: Wholesale electricity markets, market design, resource adequacy, or mechanisms for supporting investment in clean and reliable electricity resources
Familiarity with: Transmission, grid infrastructure, interconnection, permitting, or land-use policy affecting clean energy deployment
Experience with: Power-sector policies and regulations at the state or federal level
Experience with: Electric utility regulation, utility business models, rate design, or regulatory proceedings
Experience with: Media, including print, radio, and podcasts
Experience with: Stakeholder network management or facilitation
Experience working with: Utility regulators, electric utilities, grid operators, policymakers, NGOs, or other electricity-sector stakeholders
Experience working with: U.S. or international policies related to climate and electricity

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex research and quantitative analysis on policies, regulations, technologies, and market structures that can support a clean, affordable, reliable, and resilient electricity system
Help shape the Electricity team’s research agenda by identifying high-impact research questions and policy opportunities, while ensuring projects align with team and organizational priorities
Lead and own large research projects from scoping and methodology through analysis, writing and publication, serving as an internal expert in one or more areas of electricity policy
Develop analytical approaches and use electricity-sector data to evaluate policy options and translate findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders
Help ensure the rigor and quality of analytical work across assigned projects, including reviewing methodologies, assumptions, data sources, findings, and data visualizations
Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of electricity policy, applying deep technical and policy knowledge to advance the Electricity team’s strategic priorities
Develop and advance policy recommendations related to electricity markets, utility regulation and business models, transmission and grid infrastructure, clean energy deployment, interconnection, permitting, land use, and other relevant areas
Analyze complex policy and regulatory questions and develop recommendations tailored to different geographies, market structures, regulatory frameworks, and existing policies
Stay current on emerging research, technologies, market developments, regulatory proceedings, and state and federal electricity policy, and incorporate relevant developments into Energy Innovation’s research and strategy
Contribute electricity-sector expertise to cross-cutting research and policy projects across Energy Innovation’s program areas
Translate complex technical and policy research into clear, compelling, and actionable recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and non-technical audiences
Lead the development and execution of major reports, research papers, memos, articles, presentations, and other written and visual products, including coordinating contributions from multiple authors when needed
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with policymakers, utility regulators, utilities, grid operators, industry leaders, NGOs, researchers, and other electricity-sector stakeholders
Lead stakeholder engagement in assigned areas of work, using external relationships and insights to inform research priorities and help ensure Energy Innovation’s analysis reaches relevant decisionmaker
Represent Energy Innovation as a technical and policy expert in external meetings, panels, conferences, and other public forums
Serve as a spokesperson on electricity-sector issues, including responding to media inquiries and communicating Energy Innovation’s research and policy perspectives on relevant policy developments
Lead and contribute to multiple complex research and policy projects, establishing and delivering on clear objectives, workplans, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables aligned with strategic priorities
Independently drive projects from scoping through completion, proactively identifying next steps, resolving challenges, and communicating progress, risks, and resource needs
Coordinate contributions and feedback from internal team members, consultants, external researchers, and partner organizations to deliver high-quality work on time
Serve as a primary point of contact for partners and stakeholders on assigned projects and areas of expertise.
Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues as appropriate and, depending on team needs, may have opportunities to supervise a small number of staff in the future