Policy Director - CLEAResult - Austin

Job description
CLEAResult works with utilities, and can engage government officials, regulators, and stakeholders to remove obstacles or promote policies to advance sales. You will work in collaboration with the CLEAResult Executive, policy, sales and marketing teams across the country to evaluate and influence the regulatory environment in strategic markets, and foster sensible policy based on best practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen to policy / regulatory work. You are a relationship builder, policy advocate, and communicator with strong written, oral and analytical skills. You also desire to get out into the field to accomplish your objectives through face-to-face meetings with officials, regulators, stakeholders, utilities, and CLEAResult staff.

Work with organization leaders – the Executive and Senior Management Teams - to develop public policy agendas and strategies for advocating those agendas, both nationally (i.e., at Federal levels in the United States and Canada) as well as locally.
Establish relationships with local, state, and national lawmakers and key stakeholder organizations in order to influence policymaking.
Track the activities of policymakers and research policy issues in order to draft reports and keep the organization up to date.
Track and assess regulatory landscapes and potential changes that may influence CLEAResult business. Share insights with the sales and marketing team to inform sales and product strategy. Use those assessments to define, lead, and execute regulatory strategy both regionally and nationally.
Present the policy positions and opinions of the organization to the public, government officials, and other organizations.
Collaborate closely with Business Unit, sales, and marketing teams and our clients to build regulatory support with public utility commissions and state energy offices for new approaches to managing and measuring demand side management.
This position will support sales when policy / regulatory influence would help advance CLEAResult’s business indirectly; and contribute directly to sales when regulatory influence can immediately advance specific opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks internally and externally.
Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently. Understands project management principles and is capable of applying project management principles in the management of work.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Business acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
Being Persuasive and Convincing: Is able to convince, inspire or motivate people to behave in a desired manner. Uses an appropriate mixture of facts, logic and enthusiasm to persuade the maximum number of people about the wisdom of following a particular course of action. Demonstrates confidence in the actions being advocated and acts in a way that demonstrates his or commitment and credibility.
Negotiation Skills: Demonstrates the ability to negotiate compromises that leave various stakeholders feeling that their interests and positions have been understood and that the resulting solution is even-handed and fair to all parties. Accomplishes this through listening to differing points of view and taking each view into account. Looks for common interests and helps parties explore and reach middle-ground solutions.
Has a deep understanding of Public/Energy Policy and the process/methods of generating policy change.
Leadership: Articulates a vision that others choose to follow. Models behaviors expected of others and inspires others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

Desired Skills and Experience
7-10+ years experience in working with utilities and/or other public entities to develop / influence public energy policies / regulations.
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Mastery of Microsoft office products, with a emphasis on Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Understanding of CRM systems and how to use / leverage those systems to organize companywide policy efforts
Capable of crafting compelling visions and influencing / persuading others to commit to and follow through on supporting your vision.

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