Manager, Regulatory Policy and Stakeholder Engagement

• Implement strategic regulatory initiatives and work with key regulatory stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with state regulatory agencies, government officials, consumer advocates, trade associations, industry groups, and other stakeholders
• Represent the company in meetings, working groups, industry forums, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Build coalitions and identify collaboration opportunities on regulatory and policy initiatives
• Monitor and assess regulatory proceedings, legislative developments, and policy initiatives
• Provide internal awareness of stakeholder perspectives, regulatory trends, and emerging risks
• Support development and execution of regulatory strategies aligned with company objectives
• Evaluate regulatory and industry trends with cross-functional internal teams
• Provide accurate information to regulators and regulatory guidance to the business
• Review informational responses submitted to regulators for alignment with regulatory affairs strategy
• Coordinate regulatory strategy and cross-functional support on major regulatory dockets
• Participate in emergency response activations
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans for priority initiatives and regulatory matters
• Identify and proactively address stakeholder concerns
• Work in a high-pressure environment involving simultaneous activities, deadlines, and significant business commitments
• Travel frequently to multiple locations, hearings, and technical sessions

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline or related experience
• Minimum of ten (10) or more years of experience successfully building relationships, leading change, and managing complex projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills to lead multiple projects
• Experience building external and internal relationships and credibility with key influencers
• Thorough understanding of policy initiatives supported by regulators
• Strong analytical skills using qualitative principles and quantitative analysis to develop regulatory policy
• Sound business judgment and ability to present nuanced recommendations from analytical findings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to work across functional teams, leverage resources, create consensus, and lead change
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required
• Travel required, including frequent visits to multiple locations, hearings, and technical sessions
• Must be able to work off-hours and extended periods as necessary
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

Demonstrates expertise in regulatory strategy development and stakeholder engagement, with a strong ability to analyze regulatory trends and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Proven track record in managing complex projects and building relationships with key regulatory stakeholders.

• Regulatory Strategy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• Interpersonal Skills

• Regulatory Policy Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Legislative Monitoring

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Relationship Building
• Change Management

• Regulatory Initiatives
• Policy Initiatives
• Stakeholder Perspectives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Industry Forums