Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs

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Requirements:

• Strong experience within the renewable energy sector.
• Deep knowledge of CAISO, WECC structures, state PUC's and the FERC regulatory process.
• Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to develop and deliver concise, compelling messages.
• Passionate leader who gets things done.
• Strong analytic skills to understand policy impact on energy development and pricing.
• Ability to develop deep creative solutions to regulatory challenges and align them with business priorities.
• Collaborative team player who excels in working across multiple internal groups and external stakeholders.
• Extremely adaptable to change in a fast-moving and innovative environment.
• JD, MBA, MS in Policy, or other advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead policy strategy development and coordinate internal teams to ensure regulatory changes are effectively integrated into business plans.
• Develop and advocate for Avantus' policy positions across federal, state, and regional legislative bodies and agencies.
• Monitor and analyze policy changes at the FERC, CAISO, WECC and State Public Utilities Commissions (PUC's).
• Take the lead on state and federal filings in key CAISO/WECC regions to advance regulatory priorities.
• Track and evaluate clean energy incentives and RFP opportunities.
• Represent Avantus at CAISO, WECC, FERC, DOE, and state legislative bodies to advocate for policy positions.
• Build coalitions with like-minded organizations and engage with industry trade associations.
• Collaborate with affiliated portfolio companies and other stakeholders to advance shared policy goals.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment on regulatory strategies.
• Communicate policy developments and their potential impact to senior leadership and key stakeholders.