AES is a Fortune 500 global power company with operations in 14 countries. The Company has approximately 9,000 employees and annual revenues of $10 billion. AES is accelerating the energy transition to a lower carbon world with sustainable and affordable power. The Company is a global leader in energy storage and is quickly becoming one of the leading developers of solar and wind projects in the Americas. Additionally, AES has embarked on numerous digital initiatives over the past few years, including deployment of AI and machine learning, to enhance performance at existing businesses and to develop new products for our customers.
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The Manager of Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing AESCE's positions and relationships at FERC, policy positions at the Regional and Independent Transmission Organizations ("RTO/ISO"), and take the lead on state PUC/PSC filings and policy positions in key states. They will assist in the establishment of corporate strategies, policies and plans that align with regulations, and policies in the markets where AESCE works. Additionally, the Senior Manager will identify potential policy changes or modifications that may benefit the business and communicate those to internal teams to assist in developing strategy. A key function will be maintaining and nurturing relationships at regulatory bodies and their staffs, associated authorities, committees, and other partner organizations. This person will have a strong understanding of AESCE's assets and products and be a capable communicator and team player.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Manage AESCE's policy and filing priorities at FERC, the RTO/ISOs and state PUCs.
- Liase with other AESCE teams (Development, Origination, Markets) to understand policy impacts to projects and clean energy products .
- Develop regulatory positions and strategies to promote priorities and offset potential roadblocks to development and new products.
- Work with appropriate associations or NGOs to further AESCE's regulatory work.
- Hire and manage regulatory attorneys (in conjunction with legal) and consultants to assist policy priorities.
- Manage a regulatory budget .
- Coordinate policy priorities, relationship management and communications with AESCE Strategy Team.
Requirements:
- 7 to 9 + years of experience in regulatory policy or law.
- A law degree and relevant legal experience preferred.
- Experience in the energy sector with a preference for renewable energy experience.
- Strong experience and proven skills in understanding the regulatory process at state, RTO/ISO and FERC.
- Exceptional analytical skills in understanding policy impacts to energy development and pricing.
- Communication skills: ability to develop and deliver concise powerful messages verbally, in writing and in presentations .
- Unwavering ethics and strong moral compass in all transactions.
Personal Attributes and Traits:
- Passion to work in a company that is driving the transition to clean energy and the motivation and energy to support the achievement of our mission.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter that can excel in situations with ambiquity and evolving mandates.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal group members across different businesses and develop creative solutions.
- High level of intellectual curiosity and professionalism.
- Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures.
- Must be a team player, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; "no task is beneath me" attitude reflecting the fast growing nature of the Clean Energy unit.
- Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together.
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
