Chief of Staff - DPU

Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

DPU:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts. It oversees the safety of natural gas pipelines, the MBTA, rideshare companies, and bus companies, among others..

A cover letter referencing the correct position must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. 

About the Role

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is seeking applicants for the position of Chief of Staff.  The Chief of Staff serves as the principal strategic and operational advisor to the Chair of the Commission. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving agency priorities, providing agency-wide leadership, strengthening internal coordination, and leading external engagement across government, industry, and the public.

The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in ensuring the effective execution of the DPU’s mission by aligning teams, managing key initiatives, and advising senior leadership on policy, operations, and strategy.  The Chief of Staff advises and supports the Chair and other members of Commission in the development, planning and execution of strategic goals and priorities.  In addition, the Chief of Staff provides input, coordination, tracking, and work products to bolster the success of initiatives, and steers alignment of key goals across the organization.

Through leadership of a team that includes the Director of Communications and the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Chief of Staff is responsible for managing all external communications and public relations activities, including, but not limited to communications with the press, utility companies, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, and EEA.  The Chief of Staff will advise the Chair and other Commissioners and the staff on matters of legislative importance.  In addition, the Chief of Staff’s team serves as the DPU’s primary contact with the Massachusetts Legislature and local municipal officials on all energy-related issues and press inquiries, in coordination with the Commission and EEA. 

The Chief of Staff works closely with the Chair, Commissioners, General Counsel, division directors, and staff to ensure effective communication, coordination, and execution of the Department’s work.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Operational Support

• Advise the Chair and Commissioners on strategic priorities, policy, and operations

• Drive execution of key