Senior Policy Advisor - Transmission & Clean Energy Deployment

The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a hybrid atmosphere.

Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All.

Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources.

Starting Salary: $ - $ Annually

* This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

The Senior Policy Advisor owns a portfolio related to transmission, markets, and siting and permitting of energy resources and BESS in Colorado. The Senior Advisor leads policy development and advocacy efforts focused on strategies to ensure reliability and affordable energy for all Coloradans. This includes developing and advancing policies across one or more of the team’s core work flows including electricity markets, in-state regulation, engagement at FERC, and development of legislation.

The Senior Policy Advisor represents CEO in key conversations across a comprehensive portfolio of regional electricity markets and transmission planning venues and communicates CEO’s policy ideas to key external stakeholders including utilities, grid planners, NGOs and federal agencies. This role represents CEO on the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB) and Colorado Electric Transmissions Authority (CETA) and participates actively in meetings with SPP and the Regional Organization for Western Energy (ROWE).

We expect the right candidate to bring deep expertise in one or more of these areas; work streams outside their core expertise will be supported by consultants and team collaboration.

• Regional Grid Engagement: Represent CEO policy interests across regional energy forums, including the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB), Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and the Regional Organization for Western Energy (ROWE).

• Interstate & Federal Alignment: Coordinate with neighboring states, federal agencies, and grid operators to align transmission planning and market integration efforts with Colorado's policy priorities.

• Regulatory & Market Evaluation: Monitor, evaluate, and analyze state and regional transmission proceedings, utility interconnection tariffs for large loads, and FERC dockets.

• Strategic Development: Translate complex regulatory filings and market rule changes into actionable strategy recommendations for CEO leadership to advance state climate targets.

• Contractor & Grant Oversight: Lead scope development, technical direction, and performance management for external consultants, study grants, and technical assistance contracts supporting clean energy deployment.

• Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Intervention: Direct CEO’s formal intervention, expert…