Manager, Policy & Regulatory Affairs

About Lightshift Energy

Founded in 2019, Lightshift Energy focuses on the development, design, financing, construction, ownership, and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects in the U.S. Lightshift’s tailored solutions allow our customers to save money, operate the grid more reliably, and balance variations in wind and solar production.

Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and large electric consumers on sophisticated, value-maximizing approaches to energy storage and clean energy integration. Lightshift Energy’s leadership combines decades of clean energy expertise with a commitment to accelerating the shift to a sustainable energy future through storage.

Description of Role

As Manager, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, you will be responsible for supporting efforts to leverage policy opportunities, promote energy storage, and amplify Lightshift’s competitive advantage across the country.

This role is the ideal growth opportunity for an ambitious self-starter looking to help fuel growth and contribute to strategic decisions in one of the most innovative companies in the space. The ideal candidate has experience with energy legislation, regulation, and organized markets and is eager to leverage policy as a key strategy for driving commercialization across both distribution and transmission systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Promote energy storage and Lightshift’s priorities nationwide by identifying, tracking, and engaging with regulations and legislation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze existing and proposed laws and regulations, proposing strategies and priorities.
• Propose and execute short- and long-term strategies to promote energy storage in key markets at both the distribution and transmission scale.
• Participate in relevant meetings and hearings as needed.
• Manage and engage with trade associations and consultants.
• Track and disseminate ISO and RTO updates and recommend engagement strategies.
• Engage with other relevant market development tools, including utility Integrated Resource Plans and market trend reports, and distill relevant information across the Lightshift team.
• Perform energy market research and analysis to uncover trends and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate closely with the broader Lightshift team, including Analytics, Development, Finance, Engineering, and other departments.
• Aid with communications, marketing, brand development, and origination.
• Develop a direct engagement and government relations strategy as company growth and priorities evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably with state or federal energy regulation and legislation and/or experience with RTO/ISO policy.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to synthesize complex energy and regulatory language and concepts.
• Persuasive writing ability and experience with regulatory and legislative language.
• Ability to advocate for policy that will enhance Lightshift’s position.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and organized energy markets is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, and time management skills.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and as a team member.
• Ability to make decisions with limited information and when faced with uncertainty.

Location

• Strong preference for candidates to report to Lightshift’s Arlington, VA headquarters.
• Travel up to 15% may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience and generous annual cash bonuses.
• Full benefits package, including:
  • 401(k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Short-term disability

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