Director of Policy and Research

Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL)

Job Type: Full time

Location: Remote, US

Pay: $85,000 - $110,000

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Who we are

The Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) is a national advocacy organization dedicated to the expansion and modernization of American retail energy markets. In many states, utility monopolies still control the electric market and customers have no choice where they buy their electric and gas.

States with restructured markets enable companies to compete with utilities and they create access for customers to choose from a variety of products available on the electric grid, such as 100% renewable energy, free home charging for electric vehicles, carbon offsets for gas products and fixed-rate products. Outdated retail markets disempower consumers and limit market innovations and opportunities to support clean energy investments.

Our organization was founded by a coalition of companies that believe smart regulation and consumer protections are the foundation for a healthy market where states can capitalize on the innovations and customer demand driving our transition to a clean energy economy.

To learn more about the Retail Energy Advancement League, visit retailenergychoice.org.

Description

As the Director of Policy and Research, you will support policy and strategy development that expands energy choice and supports advocacy initiatives that drive market opportunities.

As the Director, you will work closely with the President and CEO to evaluate regulatory and legislative policy and develop research-based solutions that advance retail energy markets. You will also work closely with the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy on campaign initiatives by aggregating and analyzing data and developing technical arguments to educate and recruit stakeholders and mobilize advocates to support strong energy markets at the state level. You should be organized and able to accomplish deliverables independently, while being able to identify and capitalize on timely opportunities as they arise.

The ideal candidate will be able to review technical information regarding energy markets and translate data and analysis into easy-to-understand content for a variety of audiences. This job is perfect for someone enthusiastic who can see both the big picture and all the little details that go into it, taking data and research and to create engaging content.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Use functional experience and expertise to develop technical and data-driven solutions to support legislative/regulatory proposals, case studies, and best practices.

• Lead assigned content development for presentations, conferences, and technical inquiries from both internal teams and external stakeholders, including media, the general public, regulators, and lawmakers.

• Capture and analyze trends related to retail markets including the identification of any policy gaps relating to consumer access, education, safety, and choice.

• Ensure resources are coordinated and effectively deployed (internal, external, and members) before key government bodies, industry, the media, and the public.

• Review industry and market research and reports.

• Organize and analyze data, create charts and graphs and update key data points regularly.

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

• Use data analysis and interpretations to support strategy.

• Review and track relevant regulatory dockets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience performing utility, energy, economic/data analysis or policy development.

• Understanding of state and regional legislative and regulatory processes.

• Understanding of restructured markets and the utility ratemaking process.

• Knowledge and experience related to energy and climate policy, and familiarity with utility regulatory practices and issues, renewable or clean energy standards, distributed energy resources, performance-based regulation, and emerging technologies.

• Capable of working effectively within a collaborative team-oriented environment; can comfortably, without ego, transition from administrative and implementation tasks to higher profile activities.

• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills using functions and formulas, creating pivot tables, conditional formatting rules.

• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

Travel requirements: This position may require travel

In addition to a competitive salary, REAL also offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Disability and life insurance

• Pre-tax medical savings plan

• Unlimited PTO and leave policies

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and research, analysis or case study samples to info@retailenergychoice.org with the subject line "Policy and Research Director Application." We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team

REAL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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