Sr. Manager​/Director - Commercial Policy - Hybrid in DC, NYC or SF

Jan 15, 2026

Sr. Manager or Director, Commercial Policy

Chief Commercial Officer

Full Time

Washington, DC, New York City, or San Francisco – Hybrid

At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and supporting a more resilient, electrified grid.

Elevate is where top talent meets real impact. We’re a lean, mission-driven team accelerating the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, have a seat at the table from day one, and help shape a company that’s building the future of power—fast. If you thrive in dynamic environments, value authenticity over fluff, and want your work to matter, Elevate is the place to be.

Founded in 2022, Elevate has been growing rapidly and is looking for the right candidates to join our small, experienced team. We offer the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture, with competitive compensation and an achievement-oriented team.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), the Director, Commercial Policy is a key contributor to Elevate’s Commercial organization. This unique policy-commercial hybrid role is project-focused and execution-oriented. Sitting at the intersection of government affairs and commercial outcomes, the Director will, in close alignment with commercial leadership, execute policy and regulatory strategies that enable the successful deployment of Elevate’s utility-scale battery storage and solar projects.

Focused on the ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM regions, the Director will advance policy efforts aligned with Elevate’s commercial goals and support the origination process to translate those efforts into executable opportunities. Key responsibilities include executing policy and commercial-related project priorities; initiating, tracking, and reporting on policy and origination opportunities; and engaging with trade associations, government officials, commercial counter parties, and other key stakeholders.

Success in this role is measured by the ability to convert policy and regulatory outcomes into advanced projects, competitive bids, and executable commercial opportunities.

Policy & Regulatory Execution

• Execute Elevate’s policy and regulatory strategy, in alignment with commercial leadership, to enable project advancement, market entry, and revenue certainty across priority states and ISO/RTO markets.
• Advance policy initiatives impacting utility-scale battery storage and solar deployment, including market participation, procurement programs, interconnection, permitting, and transmission access.
• Advise internal stakeholders on policy, regulatory, and origination opportunities, risks, and investment implications.

Government & Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as key Elevate representative with state and federal policymakers, public utility commissions, utilities, and grid operators.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
• Represent Elevate in public hearings, regulatory proceedings, and industry forums.

Policy Advocacy & Market Structuring

• Proactively shape legislative, regulatory and market frameworks that advance Elevate’s commercial goals.
• Manage and coordinate external advisors, consultants, lobbyists and industry associations to advance Elevate’s interests.
• Prepare and submit comment letters, testimony, and regulatory filings.

Origination & Commercial Engagement

• Partner with Origination and Commercial teams to translate policy and regulatory developments into executable project and revenue opportunities.
• Enable project advancement and commercial execution by identifying and mitigating policy risks that impact procurement outcomes, timelines, and revenue certainty.
• Partner with commercial teams to advance policy-driven project opportunities and market entry strategies.
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