Manager, Western Policy
About The Position
The Manager, Western Policy will help shape and execute CEBA’s state and regional policy efforts in the Western U.S. The role focuses on shaping electricity-market structures to accelerate clean-energy deployment, advancing clean firm resources, and amplifying large energy customers’ perspectives across Western electricity markets. CEBA represents more than 300 energy buyers and providers across sectors, with a combined market capitalization exceeding $40 trillion. Reporting to the Director of Western Policy, the Manager supports CEBA’s Western programs, regional strategy, and engagement with policymakers, regulators, members, and external partners. The role also assists the Director with funding development to advance CEBA’s long-term impact in the West. The Manager works across the Policy and Communications teams and with external consultants, managing projects from inception through execution and supporting advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies. The position is remote in the Western U.S.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in a relevant industry, such as energy, policy, corporate sustainability, or utilities.
- At least 1 year of experience in clean-energy policy.
- Ability to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and communicate recommendations effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, coalitions, or industry initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead strategy and navigate bipartisan political environments.
- Familiarity with regulatory processes, transmission policy, and/or utility business and planning processes.
- Knowledge of corporate, industrial, and institutional clean-energy procurement strategies.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to and help execute CEBA’s Western strategy to expand energy buyers’ options for procuring carbon emissions-free electricity in the West.
- Oversee assigned programmatic priorities and ensure high-quality deliverables and measurable outcomes.
- Develop thought-leadership materials, including white papers, reports, and policy briefs.
- Advocate for CEBA’s positions with regulatory agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct research and analysis to inform CEBA positions and strategies related to clean-energy access, regional transmission policy, and utility decarbonization pathways.
- Manage CEBA’s participation in public-comment processes, coalition-building efforts, and stakeholder convenings.
- Lead and manage projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
- Guide cross-functional collaboration with other CEBA teams to support organizational objectives.
- Supervise consultants, technical experts, and other external partners in achieving program goals.
- Develop and grow relationships with government agencies, policymakers, public utility commissions, businesses, NGOs, and utilities.
- Lead and facilitate working groups, meetings, and stakeholder convenings to advance CEBA policy initiatives.
- Communicate CEBA’s strategic objectives to diverse audiences through presentations, reports, and direct engagement.
- Represent CEBA at industry conferences and stakeholder forums, advocating for clean-energy customer-driven solutions.
- Assist the Director of Western Policy with funding development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual bonus incentive plan based on organizational and individual performance, up to 10% for this role.
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
- Optional flexible spending and savings accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 401(k) match of up to 5%, subject to IRS limitations.
- 11 federal holidays.
- Paid time off during the period between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Sick & Safe leave.
- Unlimited PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
