Manager, RTO Policy and Strategy
AmerenAbout the role
About Ameren Transmission
Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. We explore opportunities and develop projects that will enhance reliability, improve system performance and increase access to more diverse generation sources for customers across the country.
Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The Manager, RTO Policy & Strategy oversees day-to-day execution of Ameren Transmission’s RTO policy activities (including MISO, PJM, and SPP) and directly manages a team of RTO Policy Specialists. The Manager is responsible for coordinating Ameren's internal positions on stakeholder matters, advocating Ameren's interests in stakeholder meetings and building alliances with other stakeholders in furtherance of sound policies. The role requires the ability to effectively lead the team's advocacy and participation in RTO stakeholder processes; and to coordinate with Federal Regulatory Affairs to develop Ameren positions before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as necessary. The role also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate and deliver a regular cadence of reporting to transmission leadership on RTO policy issues affecting transmission development and operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Directly manage and develop a team of RTO Policy Specialists through hands-on assignments of RTO stakeholder matters to ensure coverage of RTO committees, task forces, and stakeholder processes.
Work with the RTO Policy Team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify advocacy opportunities and to coordinate internally and with other stakeholders to develop Ameren's positions.
Ensure timely feedback and advocacy is provided with respect to committee/stakeholder issues to advance Ameren's objectives.
Develop and implement a communication strategy with internal constituents and external stakeholders to build effective and strategic alliances.
Provide regular constructive feedback to reports, conduct performance reviews, demonstrate leadership on issues through direct engagement.
Implement RTO policy strategies aligned with Ameren Transmission business priorities.
Review and provide guidance on policy initiatives for the purpose of developing recommended company positions and advocacy approaches for leadership review and approval.
Analyze stakeholder proposals and any proposed RTO tariff revisions to determine the impact on Ameren's business objectives.
Lead the review of RTO policy driven regulatory filings to identify any gaps or issues with the proposed filings and the impacts on Ameren.
Represent Ameren in RTO stakeholder forums consistent with approved policy positions.
Provide regular written and verbal updates to Transmission leadership on RTO policy issues, stakeholder developments, and potential business impacts.
Maintain issue trackers, calendars, and decision logs summarizing status, risks, and next steps.
Escalate emerging issues requiring strategic or executive level attention.
Work closely with Transmission Planning, Development, Legal, Regulatory and other applicable teams to ensure RTO policy considerations are understood, and when applicable, incorporated into project development and execution.
Support transmission project advancement by identifying policy enabled opportunities and mitigating regulatory risks.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Seven or more years of relevant experience required.
Three or more years of supervisory or high-level team/project leadership experience required.
Travel and off‑hour work may
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