Director, Regulatory & State Agency Affairs

Efficiency Vermont is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven Director, Regulatory & State Agency Affairs to lead the organization's regulatory strategy and strengthen relationships with state policymakers, regulators, and key stakeholders. This leader will play a critical role in advancing Efficiency Vermon's mission by shaping regulatory outcomes, influencing energy policy, and ensuring alignment between organizational priorities and Vermon's evolving energy landscape.

As a trusted advisor to leadership, the Director will help position Efficiency Vermont for long-term success by translating complex regulatory and legislative developments into strategic opportunities, fostering strong external partnerships, and representing the organization in proceedings that support innovative, equitable, and cost-effective energy solutions for Vermonters.

While this role offers hybrid flexibility, Vermont is the preferred location, as the majority of Efficiency Vermont's team is based here. We would welcome a leader who values in-person collaboration and can connect with and support the team on the ground as needed.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Director, Regulatory and State Agency Affairs in the Efficiency Vermont division of VEIC is responsible for leading the division’s planning for achieving energy and greenhouse gas savings goals, representation of Efficiency Vermont interests and proposals to Vermont regulators, as well as supporting VEIC’s strategic planning, policy, advocacy, and communications objectives. This requires coordinating and collaborating efforts with various VEIC groups, including Communications, Public Affairs, Consulting, Evaluation Services, Efficiency Vermont, and other divisions as necessary.

In support of ongoing government relations, the Director works closely with the Managing Director, Efficiency Vermont and the Efficiency Vermont Leadership Team to assure reasonable and administratively efficient conditions for allocation of such funds under legislation, administrative order, or other such means. Additionally, this role ensures that VEIC’s positions and policy preferences are reflected through participation in federal and state rule making that may impact EVT operations.

• Leads Efficiency Vermont division planning for achieving energy savings goals.
• Plays a key role in a variety of regulatory affairs proceedings including:
  • Supporting the Order of Appointment and EEU structure;
  • Demand Resource Planning as defined under the EEU structure;
  • Representing VEIC’s position in proceedings that establish budgets and goals for Efficiency Vermont;
  • Other regulatory proceedings as needed, including establishing new avoided costs, reporting changes, rule making, policy implementation, and external funding issues.
• Oversees and coordinates the contracting, negotiating, and strategic planning with the Agencies and Administration of the State of Vermont. These responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, instances where Efficiency Vermont serves as a grantee to State agencies for the use of Federal or VT General Fund dollars.
• Oversees the management of all VEIC demand-side resources within the ISO-NE energy markets, with responsibilities for representing the interests of these resources at NEPOOL and other ISO or Vermont stakeholder meetings for the benefit of Vermont ratepayers.
• Oversees and manages the identification of all Federal and State rule making proceedings that may impact the operations, management, or future strategies of Efficiency Vermont as a leader of efficiency and decarbonization.
• Actively participates as a member of the Efficiency Vermont Leadership Team and supports strategic initiatives.
• Leads, develops, mentors, and inspires a team of regulatory professionals; establishes clear goals and accountability; foster collaboration and professional growth; and build a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged team culture.
• Contributes to the ongoing matters of State Government, the VT Climate Council, and law-making to affect the strategic positioning of VEIC…