Senior Analyst, Regulatory

AES•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, will be responsible for the research, analysis, and execution of regulatory strategy and RTO/ISO Compliance for the AES Clean Energy Commercial team within the Renewables Strategic Business Unit. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for tracking and facilitating compliance with RTO/ISO rules. In addition, the Analyst will be responsible for leading regulatory policy research and supporting and aligning AES business units’ approach to energy market matters, including but not limited to Capacity and Energy Markets, Ancillary Services, Capacity Accreditation; ELCC Methodologies, and Resource Adequacy. As a member of the Commercial team, the Analyst will directly support the development and deployment of customer solutions and market strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2 to 5 years relevant experience working in regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, energy policy, RTO/ISO market design, market rate analysis, and/or transmission development.
Experience in analyzing and communicating policy.
Effective at communicating complex issues and information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
A team player, equally comfortable leading or following, as needed, to achieve desired outcomes
Flexibility to adapt advocacy strategy to succeed in dynamic market environments
Unquestionable ethics and integrity
Microsoft Office skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Strong preference for experience at a state or federal commission or with a load serving entity.

Responsibilities

Track regulatory requirements and act as a strategic partner with other internal stakeholders, including Market Operations, Legal, and the NERC Compliance team to ensure that AES meets its RTO/ISO compliance obligations.
Attend, or monitor through consultants and trade associations: (1) ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings, (2) meetings for relevant federal and state commissions, and (3) industry trade group meetings.
Review and disseminate information from these meetings to Commercial, Development, Government Affairs, Legal, and other groups within AES.
Garner industry support for desired positions through participation in industry proceedings, both through the written comment process and through negotiation.
Coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders within US Renewables, and other AES business units, to garner input and aid the development of recommended policy positions.
Contribute to the drafting of comments for stakeholder processes and regulatory filings.
Support coordination of internal feedback and edits and develop processes to facilitate consistent engagement.
Research and analyze market and tariff-related questions related to advancing project development, customer relationships, and commercial growth.
Help develop novel commercial structures by leveraging insights based on deep understanding of the AES generation portfolio, region-specific market rules, and the regulatory landscape.
Work with AES Communications to identify opportunities for thought leadership.