External Affairs Policy Manager

Position Summary

The External Affairs Policy Manager supports Deriva Energy's public policy, government affairs, and regulatory engagement efforts by monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, conducting policy research and analysis, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, and supporting advocacy initiatives that advance the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and analyze federal, state, regional, and local legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting renewable energy, energy storage, transmission, and related business operations, with particular attention to Deriva Energy's active development states and RTO/ISO footprints (including PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT)
• Develop policy briefs, issue papers, presentations, and executive summaries to inform leadership decision-making, including regular briefings for C-suite and executive leadership on fast-moving issues
• Support the development and execution of public policy strategies aligned with Deriva Energy's business objectives and growth initiatives
• Evaluate potential business impacts associated with proposed legislation, regulations, and regulatory proceedings
• Aid in developing company positions on policy matters and regulatory initiatives
• Support engagement efforts with elected officials, government agencies, regulators, legislative staff, and industry stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, and communications with government and regulatory representatives
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with external stakeholders that support Deriva Energy's strategic priorities
• Represent Deriva Energy's interests in industry associations, coalitions, and working groups, including tracking association positions against Deriva's own interests and flagging areas of divergence to leadership
• Track and communicate key developments emerging from legislative and regulatory activities
• Maintain awareness of policy and regulatory developments across key markets where Deriva Energy operates or pursues development opportunities, using legislative/regulatory tracking platforms
• Monitor legislative sessions, regulatory proceedings, rulemakings, and agency actions relevant to the company's business
• Coordinate internal communication of policy developments and emerging risks or opportunities, including maintaining a project-level exposure matrix linking policy developments to specific development and operating assets
• Assist in preparing responses, comments, testimony, and other regulatory filings as needed
• Support advocacy initiatives that promote renewable energy development and favorable policy outcomes
• Aid in preparing briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and position statements for executive leadership
• Represent Deriva Energy at public meetings, hearings, conferences, industry events, and stakeholder forums as assigned
• Coordinate policy-related projects and initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders
• Help communicate Deriva Energy's policy priorities and industry perspectives to relevant audiences
• Partner with Commercial, Development, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Communications, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure alignment on policy priorities and advocacy strategies
• Provide policy analysis and strategic recommendations to support business planning and project development activities
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Administration, Law, Energy Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field required
• Five (5) or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, political consulting, energy policy, or related fields

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or advanced education in a related discipline
• Direct experience monitoring or engaging in multi-state legislative and regulatory processes
• Experience working with legislative, regulatory, or governmental processes
• Renewable energy, utility, energy storage, environmental, or infrastructure industry experience
• Familiarity with RTO/ISO market structures (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT) and FERC proceedings
• Experience with legislative/regulatory tracking software