Director, Regulatory Affairs - PJM

Work Location: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey (Remote). Periodic travel to New York City and meetings within regional organizations or state capitols in the PJM region is required.

About the role

The successful applicant will report to the Vice President of Regulatory and Policy, monitoring energy market rules and regulatory developments. The role involves establishing and overseeing strategies to influence energy regulations in the PJM and southeast regions. Key responsibilities include explaining PJM market rules, formulating and executing market strategies, policy, and advocacy to advance the interests of the wholesale power marketing business and its renewable energy assets portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in PJM stakeholder processes, analyze and understand existing and proposed market rules, develop alternative company-specific proposals, and work with other stakeholders to build alliances and strategic relationships.
• Monitor, understand, analyze, and present energy market rules and regulations proposed or contemplated in the PJM region to internal team members.
• Collaborate with regional team members and other departments (Regulatory, Trading, Operations, Origination, Legal, Compliance, Development, etc.) to advance the company’s business interests in wholesale and retail power markets.
• Actively participate in industry trade associations and stakeholder coalitions to advance aligned policy positions and influence market outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PJM staff, key stakeholders, state regulators, state agencies, NGO community, and peers.
• Influence energy policy and regulation developments through direct contacts, networking, and participation in industry organizations.
• Assist with due diligence related to M&A activities and commercial transactions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and strong negotiation skills.
• Strong political acuity and knowledge of power and environmental markets, specifically in PJM.
• Ability to work with trade associations, coalitions, outside consultants, and an internal team of professionals.
• Experience working with regulators, stakeholders, and industry advocacy groups.
• Ability to resolve differences, build relationships, and alliances to achieve targeted results.
• Experience in project/case management and working on project teams.
• Demonstrated skills in identifying and assessing business threats and opportunities.
• Ability to explain complex PJM regulatory and market rules in detail and at a high level depending on the audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage external consultants and lobbyists.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 10 years of wholesale markets regulatory experience, including at least 5 years of PJM market and regulatory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with advocacy and regional governance.
• Relationship builder with an extensive network among energy regulatory, policy, and environmental stakeholders in the PJM regions.
• Willingness to travel, estimated between 30% and 50% depending on location.

Pay

$175,000 - $200,000