Senior Policy & Government Relations Analyst

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The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Affairs Policy and Government Relations, plays a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and responding to policies and programs that ensure the organization's awareness of governmental legislation and regulatory matters impacting its operations. This role is responsible for representing and safeguarding the organization's interests in legislative proceedings and the development of market rules and procedures. The incumbent organizes forums and gatherings with government officials to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization. Additionally, they serve as a resource on regulatory and legislative matters related to product market and product changes. Strong preference this candidate is located in Sacramento, CA area.

Job Responsibilities:

- Review, research, analyze, and communicate the potential impact of energy policy proposals and decisions that may impact development of clean energy and energy facility operations.

- Represent and protect the organization's interests in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures.

- Work with internal teams (Development, Commercial, Finance, Operations) to identify the policy analysis needs, advocacy priorities, and determine impacts of potential policy on business outcomes.

- Facilitate and support the incorporation of policy analysis into market strategy and outlook, ensuring a shared comprehension of the immediacy of the impact of federal policy risks and opportunities on our short-term and long-term portfolio goals.

- Monitor industry trends and developments to identify potential regulatory and legislative risks and opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding and effective response to regulatory requirements.

- Develop meaningful communication and notification tools best suited for various priorities and stakeholders (both internal and external)

- Provide updates on critical regulatory proceedings to Senior Leadership teams in a timely manner.

- As appropriate and requested, foster and maintain relationships and project communications with key policymakers and decision makers

- Represent AESCE at various trade organization, business, government, and community meetings and events

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Government, Policy or related field strongly preferred.

- 3+ years preferred of relevant experience working in state government or state agency/regulatory affairs pertaining to energy planning and policy.

- Strong preference for experience within CAISO.

- Microsoft Office skills; strong presentation skills and excellent communication of technical subject matter.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

- Hands-on, hard-working team player

- Ability to balance priorities and deal flexibly with a rapidly changing environment

- Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus

- Natural leadership skills with the ability to take the lead and work successfully with people across internal functional groups

- Excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking

- Strong personal commitment to renewable energy and policy

- Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures

- Team player, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; “no task is beneath me” attitude reflecting the fast-growing nature of the US Renewables unit

- Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $92.500 and $111.350/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.