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SalaryCOMPANY OVERVIEW
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.
Expected salary range of $117,900 to $131,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The position manages regional and state government affairs for Constellation. The position creates value by developing and advancing Constellation&rsquos wholesale and retail market policy positions in the rapidly evolving electricity markets throughout WECC, with a primary focus in California, Oregon and Washington. The successful candidate will work closely with Constellation&rsquos commercial business units to identify commercial opportunities and risks in California and the broader west. In this heavily collaborative position, an ideal candidate will function as a critical information conduit, responsible for keeping internal teams abreast of meaningful legislative and regulatory trends and initiatives impacting electricity markets. Through advocacy, persuasion, and collaboration, this position will advocate on behalf Constellation to external stakeholders at the regional, RTO/ISO, state and trade association level. This position reports directly to the Director, West Government Affairs and Market Policy
Location: This position is remote and will require some travel. Preference for candidates living in Washington, Oregon or California.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
&bull Analyze, propose, and advocate for market rules and policies in California and the broader west to support Constellation&rsquos commercial business identify emerging resource and load trends and policies that provide commercial opportunities or create commercial risks for the business.
&bull Work with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategic policies that support effective competitive markets and policy objectives
&bull Review relevant CAISO, state legislative, regulatory and public policy initiatives and identify relevant issues and timely communicate with respect to impact on Constellation.
&bull Communicate with regional and state officials, as appropriate, and help manage communications and relationships between the company and officials at governmental bodies.
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Qualifications - External
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
&bull Four-year degree in political science, public policy, economics, or related field
&bull 8+ years professional experience, with 3+ years experience specializing in state
regulatory affairs focusing on energy, utility and/or environmental policies.
&bull Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enhance the
effectiveness of Constellation&rsquos advocacy by assisting in building and supporting
coalitions and representing the company within regional and state organizations.
&bull Strong interpersonal skills to serve as an effective liaison between corporate
leadership and government officials.
&bull Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in support of company policy
objectives.
&bull Ability to effectively communicate complex recommendations to a variety of
audiences including Senior Management
&bull Ability to understand risk and return relationships within a portfolio context and
recommend strategies to manage risk and enhance returns
&bull Ability to create practical solutions to complex problems through collaboration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
&bull Understanding of energy industry broadly, and the electric generation sector specifically in California and the western interconnect.
&bull Experience with CPUC or CAISO
&bull Regulatory compliance experience
&bull Understanding of western transmission
&bull Experience with energy storage and variable resource integration
&bull Strong grasp of retail choice and direct access programs
