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Director of Market Policy - Battery Storage

PlusPower
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted January 28, 2025
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Job Description

The Director of Market Policy at Plus Power will lead the company's engagement strategy with Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators, ensuring participation in market rule discussions and advancing the company's policy interests. This role requires extensive knowledge of energy policy and the ability to navigate complex market regulations to support the development and operation of energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead corporate policy monitoring and engagement strategy at ISOs and RTOs.
  • Leverage relationships with ISO and RTO staff to advance Plus Power's interests.
  • Act as primary liaison providing policy and strategic advice to internal teams.
  • Monitor changes to energy market rules and assess market impacts of policy changes.
  • Ensure compliance of Plus Power projects with market obligations and reliability standards.
  • Foster industry relationships to address market design and reliability challenges.
  • Draft and negotiate energy market design proposals with stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in policy meetings and negotiate changes to ISO RTO requirements.
  • Manage contracted resources as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) with a concentration in environmental, political science, or legal studies; engineering studies a plus.
  • Extensive knowledge of wholesale market and state policy rules and processes.
  • A minimum of 5 years of energy policy engagement in the ISO/RTO markets with a stellar reputation and network in at least one ISO/RTO.
  • Ability to understand and relay complex technical and economic subjects to the layperson.
  • Understanding of the means of full technical adherence with Dispatch Reliability Plans, technical obligations, means of compliance, trading and market transaction rules, and any technical nuances/risks.
  • Experience working dynamically across teams and leaders who have a wide variety of backgrounds.
  • Clear and persuasive communication skills with excellent analytical and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet fast-moving deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% on average.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive total compensation
Flexible, work from home or hybrid work options
Expected salary range for the position
Participation in annual bonus program
Comprehensive benefits program
Unlimited vacation
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning

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