Sr Manager - State Policy and PUC Relations

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success.

About the role

Manages and directs a team responsible for coordinating ERCOT's policy initiatives, working with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide ongoing communication and advisory support on state policy matters before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Texas Legislature. Supports the General Counsel organization and the Director of State Policy in maintaining and coordinating ERCOT's relationship with the PUC. Directs team workflows and resource allocation to ensure internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies have access to well-organized, data-driven information on the context, details, and implications of key state policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs team efforts to research, analyze, and synthesize state policy matters, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with General Counsel and organizational priorities.
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills to oversee development of executive-facing briefings, presentations, and analytical materials, ensuring content is data-driven and clearly articulates the costs, benefits, and implications of potential ERCOT Board, PUC, and stakeholder actions.
• Directs team coordination with the General Counsel organization, Executive Team, and external stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive, well-informed market view supports comprehensive policy development.
• Leads planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, projects, and processes supporting deliberation on key policy issues, decision sequencing, and effective governance.
• Reviews materials prepared for Board, Executive Team, and PUC consideration to ensure alignment with data-driven decision-making standards; escalates concerns to General Counsel as appropriate.
• Oversees team monitoring of PUC Open Meetings, work sessions, legislative hearings, and relevant state policy dockets, ensuring timely, accurate updates to General Counsel and Legal department.
• Partners with Legal department to direct tracking and reviewing of state policy projects and PUC filings, assigning team workload and escalating matters requiring General Counsel attention.
• Coordinates across the Executive Team and ERCOT staff to ensure delivery of sound impact analysis and implementation guidance in support of key policy development issues.
• Manages team participation in internal ERCOT meetings and oversees special assignments, ensuring appropriate staffing and successful delivery of outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of job-related work experience and 3 years in a management or leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles.
• Progressively responsible experience in the Texas electric utility market and experience interacting with the Texas PUC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Political Science, Journalism, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or Communications (Required).
• Master's Degree in Economics, Political Science, Journalism, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or Communications (Preferred).
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

Pay

Expected salary range: $173,000 - $238,000

Schedule

Hybrid