Prin Trans Development & Strategy

Exelon•Washington, DC

5d•$120,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Lead the development and implementation of Transmission Policy, Strategy and Business Development. Across the Exelon Utilities, provide expertise on Transmission issues including wholesale transmission rate design and recovery, PJM regional transmission owner policies and programs and the identification and implementation of best practices across the Transmission organization. Provide technical, regulatory and business analysis to support the development and implementation of regulatory and business strategies for transmission assets and strategic and competitive transmission development. Develop and maintain relationships with regional transmission organizations, other transmission owners, industry groups and other stakeholders. Conduct analysis, develop positions and prepare filings, testimony and supporting materials to represent Exelon in transmission rates and regulatory proceedings. Facilitate internal issues management processes to obtain stakeholder involvement and ensure organizational alignment on issues and participate in the development of Company positions on transmission policy. Represent Exelon on PJM, NATF, NERC and NERC Regional Entity committees and taskforces. Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Oakbrook Terrace - IL, Newark - DE, Philadelphia - PA, Kennett Square - PA, Washington - DC or Baltimore - MD office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or in lieu of degree, 9-12 years of relevant professional experience
7-10 years of energy industry experience including at least 5 years of Transmission industry experience
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regulatory issues.
Proven experience with customer service and client management
Proven project management skills
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust and communicate effectively
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to perform in a high-performance culture
Demonstrated ability to build consensus and establish trust with diverse groups
Demonstrated business acumen and an ability to work through ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex problems
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PJM Tariff, contracts, policies, organization and procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience with the PJM Stakeholder process
Advanced Degree in Engineering, Business, Policy, Economics, Law or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Knowledge of FERC Electric Transmission regulations and relevant statutory provisions
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PJM Tariff, contracts, policies, organization and procedures
Knowledge of NERC and other reliability organizations
Management or other team-lead experience
Has transmission planning experience.
Has transmission and or substation engineering experience. Prior experience in regulatory settings, policy making, and or regulatory filings
Prior experience in the implementation of new and existing policies

Responsibilities

Leads identification and commercial execution of Multi-Million Dollar development projects that have advanced to execution phases. Lead interface with Exelon Corporate Development and Commercial teams. Provide technical, regulatory and financial analysis to support the development and implementation of short and long-term business strategies for retaining or increasing the value of Exelon transmission assets.
This position is an external interface for Exelon and responsible for developing relationships with stakeholders, potential business partners, regulators, industry groups, potential partners and across Exelon Utilities. Project manages initiatives, policy areas and development opportunities.
Lead the development of policy recommendations, gain leadership approval and advocate for Exelon policy objectives in various PJM, NERC, NATF (North American Transmission Forum) and other industry committees, working groups, and task forces. Serve as Exelon lead and subject matter expert for policy areas including Competitive Transmission, Transmission Rates, Resiliency, Cost Recovery, Regulatory Approval, Advanced Technologies, Regional Transmission Organizations and FERC.
Lead diverse cross functional teams to identify and implement best practices in Transmission Strategy, Policy, Rates, Operations, Planning, Compliance and Security across the utilities involving the development of transmission owner operations, equipment maintenance, asset management, Peer Reviews Assistance Visits and grid investment policies and programs.
Support transmission competitive process under Order 1000. Support Engineering Teams on proposal development and submittals for competitive transmission projects in Exelon zones. Support the development of process and procedures for project proposal development and work with PJM on their process improvements for bid development, selection, and implementation. Maintain the applicable management model documents.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $120,000.00/Yr. – $165,000.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more