Dir Trans Strat & Contracts

Location: Kennett Square

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (Com Ed), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

Direct the resources and activities for the Transmission Strategy group to optimize the value of Exelon's transmission assets consistent with regulatory requirements and through effective industry collaboration and influence of regulatory outcomes.

• Functions include: regulatory policy, transmission development, reliability planning, economic planning, inter-regional, generator and interconnection planning, and commercial negotiations as necessary for specific projects.
• This position supports the formulation of Exelon positions on transmission system initiatives and provide oversight and strategic guidance to develop, articulate and lead the advocacy of Exelon's transmission regulatory strategies at PJM as the Regional Transmission Organization and in coordination with other Exelon business units, at other key national organizations (NATF, EEI, EPRI).
• This position coordinates with other Exelon departments to articulate and advocate Transmission positions at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and State Utility Commissions.
• This role also supports the development of wholesale transmission rates strategies and recovery mechanisms, and effectively manages the interface with regulatory authorities, regional reliability organizations and all interconnected third parties on transmission rates issues.
• This position assures the development and effective implementation of strategic initiatives and the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives.
• Provides support to the strategic planning process.
• Develops and maintains an environment that promotes safety, diversity, high productivity and environmental stewardship.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Note:

This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position must sit out of our Oakbrook Terrace - IL, Chicago - IL, Philadelphia - PA, Kennett Square - PA, Baltimore - MD or Washington - DC. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Primary Duties

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Transmission Strategy organization regarding development and implementation of short and long-term strategy, address transmission market, reliability and public policy opportunities. Lead recommendations on transmission investment opportunities for the Exelon utility operating companies.
• Support Exelon interface on strategic transmission issues with regional transmission organizations (PJM), neighboring utilities, and transmission customers. This includes coordination with other Exelon departments to articulate and advocate Transmission positions at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and State Utility Commissions. This role will also provide any needed support required by other Exelon departments regarding their respective Transmission objectives at the Federal (FERC, DOE, etc.)
  
  and State level.
• Support the development of wholesale transmission rates strategies and recovery mechanism. Support the development of rule making,…