Energy Policy Advisor, Tesla

6 days ago


Washington, United States Tesla Full time

Job Summary

Tesla's Energy Policy team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Policy Advisor to support the company's objectives by engaging key stakeholders on a broad range of policy platforms, including legislative, municipal, business development, and regulatory matters to support solar energy, energy storage, energy manufacturing, and energy deployments.

The Staff Policy Advisor will be responsible for initial business development and work as a policy lead, searching for, responding to, and assessing potential federal and regional business relationship needs. The Staff Policy Advisor will have a focus in federal engagements including with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Agencies, and Congressional officials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Policy Development and Advocacy
    • Supporting regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the federal and regional level
    • Developing and negotiating policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to parties, stakeholders, and federal/regional leaders, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations
  • Regulatory Compliance and Education
    • Enable/Educate internal partners on regulatory compliance requirements for energy management and procurement
  • Relationship Building and Management
    • Build strong relationships with regulators, peer companies, and trade associations and their staff members to advance the company's goals and objectives
  • Testimony and Representation
    • Support regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the state and regional levels including providing oral and written testimony

Requirements

  • Education and Experience
    • Degree in a field relevant to Energy, Political Science, Economics, and Utility Business Models or equivalent experience
  • Professional Qualifications
    • 8+ years' relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry and 4+ Federal Affairs and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission engagement experience
    • Deep knowledge of electric utility regulations, regional transmission system operations, and interconnection rules
  • Personal Qualities
    • Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both writing and speaking - ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals
    • Highly structured individual with affinity for business models, financial modelling, optimization, and creative thinking
    • Highly energetic personality with an ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Technical Skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Benefits

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


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