Regulatory Policy Manager (Fixed-Term)

About Rewiring America Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one. About the role The Regulatory Policy Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission of Rewiring America to expand the market for residential electrification through regulatory engagement before public utility commissions (PUCs) in priority states. This 12-month, fixed-term role will lead regulatory policy campaigns across a defined portfolio of states and/or policy areas. The Regulatory Policy Manager will independently scope and drive high-impact regulatory engagements, develop strategic approaches to influence regulatory outcomes, and manage complex advocacy efforts from docket monitoring through filings, testimony, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong regulatory policy experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, demonstrated success influencing regulatory policy outcomes, and the ability to independently manage complex policy campaigns in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What you'll do As a Regulatory Policy Manager you will: Lead regulatory policy campaigns Serve as the primary driver of regulatory policy campaigns across a defined portfolio of priority states and/or policy topics. Author regulatory filings, including comments, testimony, technical reports, and policy briefs. Lead cross-functional campaign teams, manage consultant engagements, and coordinate with advocacy partners supporting regulatory campaigns. Contribute to the development of regulatory campaign strategies and planning for priority states and policy initiatives. Develop regulatory analysis and advocacy strategy Conduct regulatory and policy research to inform advocacy strategies and organizational positions. Monitor regulatory trends affecting electrification and share insights to inform strategy. Represent the organization and support team leadership Represent Rewiring America in regulatory proceedings, stakeholder processes, coalition spaces, policy forums, and conferences. Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, advocates, utilities, and other stakeholders. Help maintain internal systems for docket tracking, knowledge management, grant reporting, and regulatory landscape assessment and campaign planning. Who you are The successful candidate is collaborative, self-directed, and motivated by mission-driven work. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, take initiative to identify high-impact opportunities, and contribute to a supportive and high-functioning team culture. The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics: Core qualifications: 6+ years of relevant experience in utility regulation, regulatory advocacy, energy research, or similar roles, or an advanced degree and 4+ years of relevant experience Strong understanding of utility regulatory topics, such as rate design, utility planning, building electrification, energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and energy affordability. Experience developing regulatory filings, testimony, and policy analysis in regulatory proceedings. Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills. Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Preferred qualifications: Experience engaging directly with public utility commissions, electric and natural gas utilities, and other regulatory stakeholders. Experience working with advocacy organizations and coalitions. Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and Asana. Benefits Rewiring America is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). 100% employer-paid short term and long term disability insurance and life insurance policies. Employees automatically receive a 6% safe-harbor employer contribution to their 401k retirement plan, regardless of their own contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Full Time Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 24 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (13 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources including up to $2000 per calendar year to use towards your growth and development. Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Hiring Statement Rewiring America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Rewiring America is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. Please note: Rewiring America, Inc. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis. E-Verify Rewiring America, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.