Manager Federal Regulatory Affairs

Constellation • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • 4d ago

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $124,200 to $138,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

The position manages Federal regulatory matters for Constellation. The Manager, Federal Regulatory Affairs will report to the Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs and will be responsible for numerous FERC-related functions including research, assisting in developing policy and other positions, and drafting and filing pleadings and other documents. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs in providing centralized management of Constellation's federal regulatory advocacy, including communication with FERC, assisting in internal development of positions, supporting participation in proceedings, and preparing and filing of pleadings and informal advocacy. This includes centralized management and tracking of FERC commitments for Constellation. The position identifies relevant emerging FERC issues and timely communicates with corporate and business unit executives, as appropriate. The position works with internal and external resources to help develop federal policy objectives along with strategies to advocate for and implement such policies.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

In coordination with the Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs:

Assist in developing Constellation's regulatory policy positions and developing and executing strategies for implementing such policies.
Prepare and review pleadings and other documents to be filed at FERC advocating Constellation's positions, individually and in coordination with others.
Communicate with FERC Commissioners and staff and other federal agencies, as appropriate, and help manage communications between the company and officials at FERC and other federal agencies, including management for Constellation executives and regulatory policy makers.
Assist in directing and managing company participation in docketed cases at FERC and other federal agencies, as appropriate, including drafting and reviewing documents related to the company's participation in rulemakings, complaints and settlement conferences.
Maintain a system for tracking and monitoring the company's activities and interactions with FERC and other federal agencies, as appropriate.
Assist in managing the review of FERC issuances and filings to identify and analyze business implications of relevant FERC dockets and to coordinate company-wide responses.
Coordinate communications regarding FERC actions and other federal policy matters, as appropriate.
Manage and ensure that the company fulfills all commitments to FERC and other federal agencies, as appropriate, including maintaining a system for tracking and monitoring such commitments and supporting the company's interlock compliance program.

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year degree and a minimum of four or more years' experience specializing in energy regulatory or legal matters involving natural gas and electric utilities. Such experience will include policy development, administrative litigation, and appellate litigation involving FERC or other agency matters.
Understanding of Federal regulatory agencies, preferably based upon a successful career at FERC or DOE or upon prior involvement in energy-related matters.
Excellent writing skills to ensure that company's communications and pleadings at FERC and before other federal agencies are well written and effective.
Excellent oral skills to routinely communicate with corporate leadership and with agency commissioners and staff.
Strong interpersonal skills to provide effective liaison function between company and FERC and other regulatory officials.
Strong consultative skills to work within the corporation on cross-functional teams in assessing the implications of rulemakings, policy changes, and to assist in developing appropriate responses.
Ability to negotiate with a broad spectrum of parties.

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years as an industry or regulatory analyst, policy advisor or similar position, specializing in FERC oversight of electric and natural gas utilities.
Prior responsibility for advising on or advocating for FERC-related issues.
Understanding of wholesale markets, preferably in the PJM region.
Familiarity with and prior experience in RTO stakeholder processes.
Experience with natural gas regulatory and NERC matters.
Experience with matters involving the Department of Energy.