Senior Director, State Regulatory Engagement and Partnerships

Overview

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States.

EEI employees are required to work in office Monday-Thursday, and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Reporting to the Vice President, State Engagement and Public Affairs, this position will oversee the day-to-day work of the state regulatory affairs team and advance EEI’s work on key state regulatory policy issues, driving engagement between EEI members and commissions. Organize and maintain effective working relationships with member company representatives, facilitate EEI s liaison efforts with state commissions, consumer advocates, and others in the regulatory community.

Work collaboratively, both internally on the SRA team and across other departments to support EEI members on efforts related to state proceedings and other regulatory initiatives. Work with key trade allies and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Vice President. Lead coordination and planning efforts for NARUC and other state regulatory programming. Represent EEI’s state regulatory and state practice teams at external events.

• Regulatory Engagement and Partnerships (50%):
  Lead liaison and coordination between EEI and NARUC, NARUC staff subcommittees, commission staff, state and regional industry associations, and other members of the regulatory community. Develop policy materials (talking points, slides, position papers, etc.). Develop abstracts, support programming, and prepare materials for NARUC and NARUC Regional Association meetings. Support preparation for EEI s Rates Course and collaborate with RTI, state universities, and other institutions to advance information sharing and educational opportunities.
  
  Plan EEI engagement at NARUC meetings and other EEI programming. Serve as primary EEI liaison with NASUCA, NASEO, other regulatory organizations, the Data Center Coalition, and other stakeholder groups relevant to demand growth and energy security.
• State Regulatory Policy Analysis (20%):
  Analyze new state regulatory issues affecting energy security, demand growth, and customer affordability. Coordinate with internal EEI teams to ensure policy alignment.
• Member Support (15%):
  Lead staff support for EEI’s State Regulatory Affairs Executive Advisory Committee, including developing agendas and materials, facilitating meetings, participating in speaking engagements, and communicating EEI positions. Engage with other trades to align policy and identify opportunities to support members’ regulatory priorities.
• Team Management (15%):
  Oversee programmatic budget and supervise direct and indirect reports.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred.
• 10-12 years or more of relevant regulatory or utility industry experience.
• Experience and relationships in the utility state regulatory community and knowledge of the state regulatory process, utility rate making, and regulated utilities. Expertise in rate design, demand growth, and interconnection policies is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and technical knowledge of the industry; ability to work effectively with diverse groups to build consensus.
• Proven leadership and management experience, including staff supervision and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and technically sound materials.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive organizational objectives in a fast-paced, evolving policy environment.
• Experience with industry associations, government, or policy-focused organizations is a plus.
• Strong experience with MS Office; experience with policy tracking is a plus.
• Travel requirement: up to 50 percent of the time.

The salary range for the role is $,000.…