Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Edf renewables north america, a subsidiary of edf renewables, is a leading north american independent power producer boasting over 30 years of experience across a broad spectrum of servicesOur mission is to deliver renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Scope of job:
The senior manager, regulatory and legislative affairs will lead edf renewables’ public policy efforts related to wind (including offshore wind), solar, energy storage and green hydrogen, as well as other technologies as determined by edf renewables, in states identified by edf renewables as priorities and including california, select states in the rest of the wecc such as nevada, new mexico, and arizona, and others the senior manager will also provide ongoing analysis and information to edfr’s development and asset management staff for the identification of new market opportunities, response to new opportunities, and optimization of edfr’s project assetsThe senior manager will also assist with corporate communications efforts related to key state and federal policiesThe senior manager will serve as company lead on strategy monitoring and internal reporting related to at least one specific federal issue area and will contribute to programmatic federal political outreach as determined by the vice president.
Policies to advance and protect include the following: demand-pull policies such as renewable portfolio standards and utility procurement policy, state integrated resource planning, and greenhouse gas regulation; grid operations such as interconnection, integration, resource adequacy and grid expansion; taxes including incentives, property tax, and sales tax at both the state and local level and project permitting/siting including local regulationsPolicymaking arenas will primarily be state legislatures, state executive agencies, governors’ offices, transmission operation authorities, and state public utility commissionsThe position will also entail direct support and leadership for federal activities such as u.sCongressional outreach and assisting in company representation in and monitoring of specific policy issue areas which include the areas of demand-pull, grid operations, tax, permitting/siting and international trade policy.
Responsibilities:
External representation
Advocate for edfr in state legislatures, executive branch, and public utility commissions(17%)
Advocate for edfr with federal officials including members of congress and their staff(8%)
Represent edfr in various trade associations and on boards of such trade associations as appropriateProvide leadership on industry advocacy strategy on state issues(14%)
Work productively with other, non-government stakeholders including electric utilities, renewable energy companies, energy consumer groups, environmental groups, trade unions, business associations, and others(7%)
Create and execute advocacy strategies to advance public policy goals, potentially across multiple corporate regions(7%)
Internal planning and coordination
Solicit internal input from key edfr leaders, drive internal discussions on policy positions, and make policy recommendations to edfr management(5%)
Work closely with multiple edfr regional development and asset optimization offices and corporate groups to support their efforts in expanding and maintaining markets and to support project-specific efforts on business development and asset management(5%)
Hire and manage consultants and interns, as needed, to facilitate important regulatory and legislative goals and objectives when additional resources must be brought to bear(5%)
Design and run corporate campaigns and outreach efforts to relevant policymaking bodies and the media to affect change in support of corporate goals, and in close coordination with corporate communications, human resources, and other relevant departments(4%)
Assist with corporate efforts that can apply nationally on programmatic issues related to tax, demand-pull, siting, grid operation, and other policy areas(5%)
Provision of information/analysis
Research/analyze legislative and regulatory issues in current markets, using both qualitative and quantitative techniques and frameworks(10%)
Keep well informed on key regulatory and legislative developments that affect wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen development and operations, and apprise edfr internal groups of such developments(10%)
All other duties as assigned by the vice president, regulatory and legislative affairs or his/her designee.(3%)
Supervision of others: supervises between 2-4 consultants.
Qualifications:
Education/experience –
Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, law, and/or economics, with advanced graduate degree highly preferred.
At least six years of relevant work experience, including energy policy, project development, political organizing, deal origination, and/or energy asset management.
Skills/knowledge/abilities –
Strong familiarity with key renewable energy policies and market issues affecting renewable energy project development in the short term and long termAbility to foresee market needs before they materialize and then act accordingly is a strong plus.
Ability to prioritize efforts based on internal priorities and external developments, given the vast array of issues in play in the given geographic area.
Experience in managing a budget and/or consultants to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to write and orally present clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
Extroverted nature with an ability to connect with individuals from diverse professional and social backgrounds.
Comfort with providing both in-depth analysis and conclusions by deliberately synthesizing economic, commercial, political and legal information, as well as policy positions in fast-paced situations with little lead time and based on limited information.
Proficiency in microsoft word, outlook, powerpoint and excel.
Willingness to travel 40% of the time on average.
Ability to work remotely to achieve objectives while maintaining a strong working relationship with internal staff located in various offices in the u.s.
Physical requirements: (describe any physical demands of the job such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, etc.)
Working conditions:
60% of time is spent in the office environment, using computers (frequent use of various microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment40% of the time will be spent outside of the office as an advocate for edfr in state legislatures, executive branch, and public utility commissions, in various trade associations, at the federal level and in internal meetings.
We are proud to be an eeo/aa employer m/f/d/vWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
