Director - Energy Regulatory Policy

Position Description

United seeks an experienced, strategic, and innovative Director of Regulatory Policy with a focus on state-level regulatory strategy and engagement to join our team. The Director will report to the Managing Director, State Regulatory and will work with other United team members to develop and implement multi-year strategies and campaigns designed to achieve policy successes at the state level that will expand markets for the advanced energy industry and accelerate the U.S. transition to 100% clean energy.  

Working in close coordination with the regional Managing Director for our Central states, the Director – Regulatory Policy will develop and execute a comprehensive regulatory engagement strategy at public utility commissions and other state agencies that covers the full scope of our clean energy and transportation priorities.   

This includes engaging commissioners and staff, working with allies and other external stakeholders, and engaging in a range of proceedings, from investigatory to fully litigated.  In addition, the Director will manage and mentor early career team members who will carry out the day-to-day state regulatory work.   

Geographic focus for this position: United’s Central states currently include: IL, IN, MI, TX, and WI. A strong preference for candidates in the midwestern part of the United States.  

Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with United team members on developing and implementing strategies to meet short and long-term policy objectives in key states as part of United’s core portfolio. The focus will be on regulatory engagement.  
• Work with United member companies to develop and reach consensus on policy positions in targeted states and on key issues. Facilitate member calls and lead policy discussions to coalesce member input and prioritize areas of interest and engagement.  
• Develop and file comments at state utility commissions on key regulatory issues that move us towards 100% advanced energy, including grid flexibility, virtual power plants, utility business model reform, performance-based regulation, resource planning, rate design, data access, grid modernization, transmission and other related areas.  
• As needed, participate in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative processes, including utility commission stakeholder process, workshops/technical conferences, and similar activities.  
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, utilities, and key legislative, regulatory, and administrative staff, with a focus on utility commissions.  
• Work with United communications staff to identify and seize opportunities to showcase stories and evidence of the advanced energy economy taking hold in the states. As needed, draft press statements, write blog posts, participate in webinars and conferences, and create opportunities to showcase advanced energy.  
• Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) to targeted states for technical conferences, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of United.  
• Working with the Managing Director of the Central region, support United’s annual portfolio planning process with quantitative analysis of advanced energy market potential and emissions benefits.  
• Manage/mentor/develop Associates, Principals and Senior Principals   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy preferred, or applicable comparable experience. Master's degree is a plus.  
• 7-10 years of professional experience which should include: experience with utility regulatory proceedings and policy development; engagement in the energy or transportation sectors; a network of relevant contacts in these sectors is a plus.  
• Experience managing and training a team.  
• Strategic thinker: can look at the big picture goal and define how to get there.   
• Exceptional professional writing skills, particularly regulatory filings. 
• Interest and facility in market economics and understanding of market levers to scale clean energy. 
• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.     
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral required; Candidates must be able to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other key contacts.  
• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, analytical, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills 
• Must be clean energy focused.   
• Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals.  
• Must be willing to travel up to 30% .   

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; reach with hands and arms; may need to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, walk up and down stairs.

Job type: Full-time: regular

Location: Remote -Must reside in the U.S., with a strong preference for residence in the midwestern part of the United States

Start date: July 2026 

Salary: Starting at $120,000

Advanced Energy United Perks Include:  

•       Remote work and flexible schedule

•       Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families 

•       Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%

•       Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care 

•       Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases

•       $75/month personal wellness reimbursement

•       $50/month phone stipend

•       Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up

•       Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure

•       Parental Leave

•       Professional development reimbursement

•        401(k) plan (with matching incentives)

•         WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA employees)

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.