Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Wholesale Markets

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional wholesale market teams across U.S. organized markets, setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring alignment with RWE’s growth, development, and asset optimization objectives
• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, providing forward-looking counsel on wholesale market design, transmission policy, and regulatory strategy
• Proactively identify, monitor, and communicate federal and state regulatory initiatives across U.S. wholesale power markets with potential commercial impact to RWE’s development and operating portfolio
• Analyze and synthesize complex market rulemakings, transmission planning reforms, and cost allocation proceedings; assess commercial risks and opportunities; and brief executive leadership with clear strategic recommendations
• Actively participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and state regulatory proceedings, including drafting comments, developing testimony, coordinating expert support, and advocating RWE’s positions in formal and informal forums
• Partner with internal commercial, development, transmission, and interconnection teams to align regulatory strategy with RWE’s policy positions and business objectives
• Represent RWE in stakeholder processes and meetings at regional grid operators, including PJM Interconnection
• Lead engagement with regional and state regulatory agencies, including the ISO/RTO and state public utility commissions, on wholesale market design, transmission planning, and cost allocation matters
• Actively participate in industry trade associations and stakeholder coalitions to advance aligned policy positions and influence market outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, peers, and grid operators
• Lead, develop, and mentor market and regulatory professionals, operating effectively within a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Manage external advisors and consultants to advance strategic priorities effectively and efficiently

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Policy, or other relevant areas. Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience within U.S. organized wholesale electric power markets, including experience managing and leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings, with a proven ability to guide teams, influence outcomes, and drive strategic initiatives
• Experience operating in a fast-paced agile commercial environment
• Adaptable to working in a cross-functional matrixed environment interacting with internal resources, external consultants, and trade organizations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal and external customer relationships in person and remotely
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organization skills and detailed oriented ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Location and Work Environment

• The position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives