Director of Energy Market Policy

Job Description

The Director of Energy Market Policy ("Director") works under the general direction of the Vice President of Origination and has responsibility for a wide range of Terra-Gen, LLC's (TG) regulatory activities, with particular emphasis on representation of TG's interests at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), , California Energy Commission (CEC). The Director evaluates proposed regulatory policies to assess the impact on TG, develops TG positions on issues, and develops analyses, written reports, and presentation materials to support TG's position. The Director may be assigned to assist in the work of other TG teams, and in that role may represent TG in administrative proceedings before applicable regulatory agencies. This position performs tasks optimizing the value of TG's existing portfolio of assets as well as those in the development pipeline.

The Director works independently to perform assignments under the general direction of the Vice President of Origination. The Director participates as a TG representative before various regulatory agencies on matters affecting community choice aggregators (CCAs) and other electric utilities, including in ratemaking proceedings, rulemakings, market design, and proposed rules and regulations. The Director is tasked with reviewing and drafting comments and briefs; providing technical and/or analytic input on regulatory/market matters; preparation of data requests, stakeholder comments, testimony, and hearing exhibits; and participation in administrative hearings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Develop high-level policies and responses for key regulatory issues affecting TG, including strategy and prioritization of regulatory and legislative action for Vice President of Origination and CEO consideration.
• Represent TG in CAISO stakeholder initiatives and petition the ISO to advance market rules and design, with emphasis on renewable, energy storage, and hybrid resource optimization.
• Represent TG in regulatory proceedings through preparation of data requests, written responses, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits.
• Track, review, analyze and summarize filings prepared by utilities and other entities that could impact TG and its customers.
• Track, analyze and interpret regulatory proposals, initiatives and other policy issues with an eye toward impact on and response from TG.
• Work closely with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications before the CAISO, CPUC, CEC, California Air Resources Board, and any other legal or regulatory body as may be needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC regulatory practices, protocols, and procedures
• CAISO stakeholder initiative process and market processes including interconnection, resource adequacy, price formation
• California utility rate design, electric resource planning, demand resource solutions and regulatory relations
• California legislative process and protocols
• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint
• Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory and legislative activity
• Depending upon the assignment, principles and practices in the areas of energy efficiency, energy resources and procurement, or other to be determined areas
• Wind, solar, and energy storage (hybrid and co-located) operation within existing policy and regulation

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge

Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in economics, business administration, environmental science, public policy or a related field. A master's degree in economics, business administration, environmental science, public policy or a related field can substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

Experience. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs at an electric utility, regulatory agency, or legislative office with emphasis on electric procurement issues, energy efficiency, energy market structure, or a closely related field.

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the company
• Orally communicate complex topics in easy-to-understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences
• Superior writing skills, especially related to regulatory filings, briefings, legislation, and related regulatory and legislative correspondence

Reasoning Ability & Decision-Making Skills

Ability to:

• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts within TG and the greater CCA community
• Be thorough and detail-oriented
• Work accurately and swiftly under pressure
• Demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy at all times
• Complete tasks timely

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to walk and stand for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel and twist; and may lift up to 20 pounds. Employees must be able to communicate in person, in writing, and by telephone with Board members, management, co-workers, vendors, consultants, and with the public in face-to-face, one-on-one, and group settings.

Vision. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and operate assigned equipment.

Hearing. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical office setting with exposure to computer screens and at public events (fairs, meeting rooms, farmers' markets, etc.) with moderate noise and will require some evening and weekend work. The noise level in the work environment is usually typical of an office environment and public events. The position will require occasional travel to ISO and regulatory bodies.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.