Director, Regulatory Affairs
Director of Regulatory Affairs
The Organization
Grid United is a mission-driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable, resilient and affordable grid by developing new long-haul electric transmission lines in the United States. Established in 2021 by proven industry leaders, Grid United is developing utility-scale, multi-state electric transmission projects that will provide long-term economic benefits to communities across the country, provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.
More information about the company can be found at www.gridunited.com.
The Position
Grid United has numerous large-scale transmissions projects under development and is currently identifying and studying additional prospective projects across North America. The scope and structure of the projects in our portfolio require an evolution in both interconnection processes and capacity accreditation frameworks across several markets. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead Grid United ’s regional regulatory engagement and advocacy with external stakeholders. The role will report to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and is open to employees remotely based in close proximity to relevant stakeholders.
The Director of Regulatory Affairs will work cross-functionally with a growing team of talented experts as they collaborate closely with project partners to develop frameworks and build broad coalitions to support timely regulatory approvals within their region of focus. At this time, Grid United has opened two Director positions: one leading efforts in the West, the other in the Southwest Power Pool.
The ideal candidate will be a mid-career professional who is passionate about the energy sector, has deep expertise and relationships with stakeholders in their region, and is looking to play a critical role in creating an ecosystem in which participant-funded transmission is a prudent, scalable solution to address urgent capacity constraints affordably while enhancing the reliability and resiliency of the grid.
Please apply if you possess 70% or more of the required skills described below.
Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory Strategy: Lead regional regulatory strategy for electric transmission projects, aligning with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Foster trust and relationships with regulatory agencies, government officials, and industry associations. Proactively lead regulatory engagement, collaboration and coalition building.
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Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policies that support the development of efficient and reliable electric transmission infrastructure. Participate in industry forums to influence regulatory outcomes.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal departments such as commercial, transmission strategy, engineering, commercial analytics, legal, and project development to ensure alignment of regulatory requirements with project plans.
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Regulatory Filings : Create and maintain an internal repository of regulatory filings, reports, and documentation as required by regulatory agencies.
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Public Communication: Lead external communication related to regulatory matters, ensuring transparency and consistent messaging to both internal and external stakeholders. Act as the face of GU in regional forums.
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Market Intelligence : Stay informed about emerging trends, technological advancements, and regulatory developments in the electric transmission sector. Leverage insights to inform the organization’s strategies.
Behaviors – which are essential to success of this team
- Be exemplars of the Grid United values of humility, tenacity, ingenuity and grace.
- Build, maintain, and value broad and deep stakeholder relationships and have a personal commitment to making a difference in the community.
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