Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs - SPP and ERCOT
$110,000–$150,000 year
HybridBoulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and analyze market and regulatory developments in ERCOT and SPP to identify strategic issues and translate implications into internal recommendations. Build relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers while representing Scout in external forums and stakeholder processes. Draft briefings, position materials, and decision memos to communicate risks and actions to senior leadership. Partner with internal teams to prioritize issues, develop positions, and implement compliance. Maintain internal tools such as stakeholder maps and policy calendars to support coordinated execution. Mentor junior team members through knowledge-sharing and collaboration. This role begins October 1, 2026, in Boulder with up to 25% travel, reporting to the Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college program in public policy, business, economics, engineering, law, communications, or other related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in renewable energy, including market and regulatory engagement (e.g., RTO/ISO stakeholder processes, utility commission proceedings) and/or government affairs
- Working knowledge of ERCOT and/or SPP markets and stakeholder processes, including an ability to interpret market rules and requirements and evaluate impacts to operating generation assets
- Solid understanding of markets and transmission policy, including issue areas relevant to project operations and commercial outcomes such as transmission planning, interconnection, congestion/curtailment, market design, and performance requirements
- Ability to understand and clearly articulate the business ramifications of technical modifications, rule changes, and compliance obligations
- Demonstrated research and synthesis skills, including producing concise briefings, memos, and recommended actions
- Proven ability to build consensus and coalitions toward a common goal, including effective relationship-building with stakeholders, industry groups, and contracted lobbyists
- Ability to self-organize, multi-task, and navigate conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment
- Willing and available to travel up to 25% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
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