Senior Manager, Market Policy

Job Description

America's electric system is in the midst of an unprecedented transition. The organizations that operate our regional electric markets face an enormous challenge in evolving market rules to meet load growth quickly and affordably. Clearway Energy Group is one of the largest clean energy companies in the U.S., operating a fleet of wind, solar, battery storage, and natural gas assets that spans 27 states. Clearway's Market Policy team works at the interface of politics, economics, and project development to advance market rules that support Clearway's development pipeline and operating fleet. This position will help Clearway navigate the rapid change in regional electric market policies to help build a cleaner, reliable, and affordable energy system and maximize the value of our business.

Regional Focus: This role is designed to cover RTOs/ISOs across the Eastern Interconnect and ERCOT, with specific regional responsibilities TBD based on candidate strengths.

If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Location: Preference for Washington DC area-based remote work arrangement or Denver or Scottsdale office; will consider excellent candidates in other locations (e.g., Chicago, Indianapolis, Philadelphia), provided easy access to a major airport.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with Clearway business units to identify priority areas for offense and defense on regional electric market policies. Topics include data center integration, transmission and interconnection reform, capacity market evolution, and creation of new market mechanisms to increase grid flexibility and reliability.
• Review proposed market and policy changes and identify opportunities and threats for Clearway. Communicate those opportunities and threats effectively to relevant Clearway business units and facilitate productive internal conversations to understand whether and how Clearway should respond.
• Effectively manage consultants and leverage trade association resources to expand insights and information flow to Clearway business units
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve Clearway's goals in regional markets, including:
  • Become fluent in the "power map" and decision structure of each regional electric market
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings at Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) and Independent System Operators (ISO) to represent Clearway's interests
  • Build and maintain relationships with RTO and ISO staff
  • Work with peer companies, trade associations, energy buyers associations, state regulators, and other stakeholders to build alliances supporting Clearway's interests.
  • Work with think tanks and consultants to develop and publicize reports and analyses to support policy proposals.
  • Strengthen Clearway's relationships with FERC Commissioners and staff, as well as RTO/ISO leadership.
  • Coordinate with Clearway's external affairs staff to synergize our state and federal level advocacy with our advocacy in regional electric markets.
  • Provide thorough information on the status of various policy proceedings and accurate estimations on the likelihood of various outcomes to inform our market fundamentals forecasts, as well as specific business decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working on RTO/ISO issues in the Eastern Interconnect
• Undergraduate degree
• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., energy, economics, law, policy, finance, engineering) + at least 7 years' experience working in a relevant field OR 9+ years' experience working in a relevant field
• Understanding of regional electricity markets, regulatory structure, and stakeholder processes.
• General understanding of generator interconnection and transmission planning policy.
• Ability to self-organize and establish a start-to-finish plan for achieving a goal.
• Clear communicator in both speaking and writing. Excel at concise information presentation in memos, emails, and PowerPoint slides.
• Ability to effectively tailor communications to the audience. Enjoys finding ways to translate complex concepts into straightforward language and graphics that audiences can understand.
• Comfortable speaking persuasively to groups of people, virtually and in person.
• Eager to learn, comfortable asking questions to ensure understanding.
• Comfortable with fast-changing priorities and the ambiguity that is inherent when working on something no one has done before.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$160,000-$180,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.