Executive Director - Regulatory/Legis

Requisition ID:  81688 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Responsible for all regulatory affairs in the West Region. The position involves oversight responsibility and management of the policy, positions, and priorities in the West Region in support of NextEra's existing businesses and new development and growth. This includes policy coordination of and responsibility for the CPUC, CAISO and western transmission markets. The job requires commercial capabilities and knowledge of all NEER’s businesses in order to flag risks and credibly work with policy makers and politicians to advance NextEra interests. The position involves extensive teamwork, internally and externally, on such issues as regulatory proceedings, legislation, permitting, and environmental review processes. Candidate should have strong teamwork / team building ability, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate a multi-background professional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required as well as a disciplined approach to managing competing company interests and setting priorities for the team and the region. Candidates should be willing to travel in support of priorities and be located in the West Region.

Overview:

 

The employee in this role directly supports NEER’s operational and development organizations by representing our company’s interests at the CPUC, CAISO, and Western transmission markets. The employee will lead a team and work closely with their West Region legislative counterparts and other employee groups at NEER.

Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in CPUC, CAISO, and western transmission market stakeholder processes.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and strategic external stakeholders.
• Oversees and directs the work of internal, cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams.
• Completes long-range strategic planning.
• Develops, coaches, and mentors team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Overview

Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company’s interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces in Canada.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in stakeholder processes, regulatory bodies, and/or regional organizations
• Lobbies legislatures
• Formulates company strategies internally for communication in the marketplace
• Completes long-range strategic planning
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 12+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s - Business Administration
• Juris Doctorate

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization:  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for