Senior Director, Electricity Markets Policy
$175,000–$195,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States or Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director, Electricity Markets Policy at Jupiter Power; responsible for leading market policy strategy and advocacy across FERC-jurisdictional electricity markets, with a primary focus on PJM storage-related opportunities and secondary emphasis on MISO, WECC, and other regulated entities. Develops and communicates company positions on market design and regulatory developments, builds coalitions before RTOs/ISOs/FERC and regulators, and coordinates with development, origination, market operations, and government affairs teams to align policy priorities with business objectives. The role interfaces with regulators, market operators, and industry stakeholders, and requires travel about 20-30%. Based out of Jupiter Power offices in Chicago, Austin, or Houston with a hybrid in-office policy.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of industry experience in regulatory policy, electricity market design, or market operations/analytics or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated experience developing and advancing policy positions before RTOs, ISOs, FERC, state commissions, or other regulatory bodies.
- Regulatory experience as an employee of or stakeholder before one or more of: PJM, SPP, MISO, ISO-NE or CAISO
- Demonstrated deep understanding of wholesale electricity markets, market design principles, transmission planning, interconnection policy, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex market developments and identify commercial implications and opportunities.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build coalitions, and drive policy outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Self-starter with a high level of comfort with fast-moving organizations.
- Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time
- Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree or JD
- Experience working at ISO/RTO or at FERC
- Experience at an independent power producer
- Experience with energy storage
- Compensation & Benefits
- $175,000 - $195,000
- This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.
- In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insu…
- Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.
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