Senior Associate, Utility Regulatory Solutions - Carbon- Buildings Program

Job Description

Are you a change maker with a desire to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about the energy transition? Do you want to join a diverse and highly skilled global team where you will make a lasting impact? If yes, then this is the role for you!

We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply!

RMI's Carbon-Free Buildings (CFB) Program supports the rapid and equitable decarbonization of buildings to support modern, clean economies the world over. We work to advance affordability for customers and communities, meet load growth with clean energy to enable economic prosperity, and remove barriers to rapid clean energy deployment.

We work closely with utilities, regulators, businesses, advocates, and customers to evolve utility institutions, policies, regulations, business models, and processes in support of the transition to a clean energy future. We employ a unique combination of research, consulting, and collaboration to support individuals and organizations to innovate and implement transformative energy solutions.

CFB seeks a Senior Associate to contribute to RMI's work on a wide range of potential utility regulatory topics focused on natural gas utilities, including: gas planning, non-pipeline alternatives, utility business models and incentives, cost recovery and cost control, and a number of cross-cutting topics across both gas and electric utilities, such as integrated system planning, rate design, and regulatory reform.

A successful candidate for this position will bring strong:

• Utility sector expertise
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  At RMI, you will immediately plug into technical work on topics related to US utility regulation. Competitive candidates will bring technical experience, networks, and expertise in this field.
• Regulator and advocate engagement to support bold actions on an affordable energy transition for all, including leading direct engagements with regulators and advocates to explore, assess, and support implementation of innovative regulatory reforms.
• Regulatory analysis and writing to evaluate, propose, and support implementation of complex regulatory concepts related to utility business models to support effective and innovative policy making and regulatory decision-making

This role will report to a Manager on the Carbon-Free Buildings Program.

• Lead and contribute to data-driven efforts and publications; in particular, identify trends and communicate relevant insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• Leverage subject matter expertise to develop solutions in thought leadership and research efforts.
• Structure and deliver compelling presentations and written products to bring new insights to the industry and partners.
• Facilitation of meetings and other gatherings of small and large groups on gas utility topics.
• With senior guidance, implement and execute on delivery of small projects, tasks, and work streams: change models, research methods, timelines, resource plans, communications plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Utilize a variety of project management techniques to ensure the high quality and timely execution of project deliverables as an individual contributor.
• Contribute to engagements with key regulators and other decision-makers to communicate insights and influence the transition to clean energy.
• Mentor and motivate project team members and resolve any issues throughout project life cycle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in related fields, such as utility regulation, utility strategy, climate or energy advocacy, policy, law, or other fields relevant to utility transition and/or building decarbonization
• Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive
• Demonstrated track record in a project-based work environment
• Familiarity with the U.S. utility industry, including understanding of key trends and stakeholder landscape. Expertise in one or more of the following specific areas is preferred:
  Gas utility policy issues, such as infrastructure spending, planning, non-pipeline alternatives, business model and regulatory reform, and rate design / Utility rate making and cost recovery / Economic and financial issues facing regulated utilities / Performance-based regulation and other alternative regulatory mechanisms, including decoupling, multi-year rate plans, and performance mechanisms / Utility rate designs to support energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and electrification / Related building decarbonization/electrification concepts such as heat pump deployment, building/energy codes
• Ability to travel 10-20%
• Experience leading projects
• Experience conducting policy research and formulating policy recommendations
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working in utility industry, consulting, campaign- or mission-based organizations, or electric regulatory agencies.
• Experience working with utilities, consumer…