Head of Regulatory

PowerLines

. Oversee the regulatory team and lead weekly Regulatory Team meetings .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in utility regulation, policy development, and strategic leadership, with a strong ability to mentor teams and engage with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in regulatory processes, utility ratemaking, and coalition building to drive impactful outcomes in a politically sensitive environment.

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Utility Regulation ExperienceMulti-State Policy DevelopmentUtility Ratemaking ExpertiseStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Utility RegulationPolicy DevelopmentRatemakingResource PlanningRegulatory ComplianceGrant Proposal SupportBudget ManagementConsultant ManagementTechnical WritingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringStrategic LeadershipNonpartisan CollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

FERCRTO GovernanceConsumer AdvocacyPublic Utilities CommissionEnergy PolicyRegulatory StrategyCoalition BuildingPolitical SensitivityStakeholder ProcessesUtility Financial Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the regulatory team and lead weekly Regulatory Team meetings
Serve on the executive leadership team and provide counsel on regulatory issues, opportunities, developments, and strategy
Mentor junior team members and lead future recruitment and hiring
Define scopes for and direct Senior Advisors and regulatory consultants
Develop and regularly update PowerLines’ annual regulatory strategy, team goals, OKRs, and internal calendar
Execute regulatory engagement strategies for rate cases, integrated resource plan proceedings, and rulemaking dockets
Direct engagement strategy, including media and public engagement, and oversee compliance with procedural and ex parte rules
Make final decisions on docket prioritization, engagement strategy, filings, and testimony within the approved strategy
Oversee engagement on utility regulatory rulemaking opportunities with the Policy Team
Assess federal utility regulatory proceedings, including FERC dockets and technical conferences, and RTO governance and stakeholder processes
Develop an expert bench of regulatory, technical, and legal experts
Oversee grant-funded partner intervention and engagement projects
Build bipartisan, multi-sectoral, and cross-customer-class coalitions
Lead multi-state consumer advocacy engagement, including a regulatory playbook and case studies database
Provide technical assistance and strategy advising to partners and conduct utility regulation briefings
Monitor regulatory developments and proceedings nationwide
Oversee analysis of utility rate increase requests, capital spending plans, and utility earnings calls
Oversee PowerLines’ regulatory products, including its docket and utility bill dashboard
Draft written communications, testimony, and thought leadership
Coordinate with Policy, Communications, and Chief of Staff teams on regulatory priorities and products
Represent PowerLines with commissioners, commission staff, intervenors, consumer advocates, policymakers, reporters, and media
Support fundraising proposals and reporting
Track regulatory accomplishments and attend relevant events and conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in utility regulation, preferably from a public utilities commission, state consumer advocate office, attorney general office, or issue advocacy background
Proven record of developing and executing multi-state policy or regulatory campaigns that delivered tangible outcomes aligned with the public interest
Deep familiarity with utility regulatory processes across multiple state jurisdictions, including working knowledge of procedural rules such as intervention eligibility, ex parte restrictions, and confidentiality
Established relationships with consumer advocates, public utilities commissions, and regulatory networks
Deep knowledge of energy and utility policy, including how utility legislation and regulation interact
Fluency in utility ratemaking and resource planning, including revenue requirements, cost allocation and rate design, integrated resource plans, and utility financial filings
Experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff
Experience working across the political spectrum and keeping positions nonpartisan in a politically sensitive issue area
Excellent writer and communicator who can turn complex policy into clear products for policymakers and represent an organization in a diverse range of settings
Comfort operating as both a senior strategic leader and a hands-on individual contributor on a small team in a rapidly growing organization
Ability to travel approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time
Comfort building systems and processes in a startup environment
Familiarity with FERC and RTO governance and stakeholder processes
Experience with state siting and permitting, or with regulatory implementation of grid technology policies
Experience supporting grant proposals and funder reporting
Experience building and managing coalitions with diverse partners
Experience scoping and managing consultants, lobbyists, and budgets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays
Health insurance
401k employer match
Sick leave
Health and wellness benefits