Regulatory Issues Director - FERC

Company: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (N
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), with offices in Arlington, VA and Lincoln, NE is the trade association for over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives serving more than 42 million people. NRECA is committed to harnessing the strength of America's electric cooperatives into a single powerful voice. NRECA has won the following awards over the past few years:



Top Workplace by the Washington Post
100 Best Places to Work - ComputerWorld Magazine
50 Best Places to Work - The Washingtonian
CARE Award Recipient - Recognizing organizations that promote a positive work-life balance
Best Place to Work Award Recipient - Lincoln, NE
Gold Well Workplace - Wellness Councils of America
State of NE Governor's Wellness Award - Grower Level



At NRECA, we work with people who are leaders in their fields. They are down-to-earth, hardworking professionals committed to helping our members serve their communities. Our work is interesting, constantly evolving, and requires new skills to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic industry. In this collegial, inclusive work environment, united around the compelling purpose and history of electric cooperatives, we thrive. And topping it off, NRECA cares about each person's overall well-being, encouraging health, financial security, and a sustainable work/life balance. EEO/AA- M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status/Genetic Data


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Regulatory Issues Director - FERC


NRECA is seeking an experienced advocate to represent the interests of America's Electric Cooperatives on matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This will include direct advocacy with the FERC Chairman, Commissioners, General Counsel and other FERC staff. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing detailed strategies related to such advocacy. This individual will also be an integral part of NRECA's broader advocacy efforts on power-supply-related matters.


Purpose and Mission

Participate in major rulemakings and litigation at FERC and in the federal appellate courts involving a substantial number of simultaneous proceedings. Recommend whether to file pleadings, settle, litigate or appeal.
Manage outside counsel and select and prepare experts to provide oral and written testimony in FERC proceedings.
Engage actively with NRECA members on FERC matters. Exercise significant legal, communication and negotiation skills to develop consensus positions on highly technical and politically charged issues.
Advocate directly with the FERC Chairman, FERC Commissioners, FERC General Counsel and other FERC staff and officials to realize advocacy objectives on matters before FERC of importance to rural electric cooperatives.
Participate in NRECA's internal issue teams on power supply and related issues. Work with internal issue teams to bring broader advocacy effort to bear on matters within area of responsibility.
Work closely with NRECA's Legislative and Grassroots units, which may include review of draft legislation, draft congressional testimony, and supporting efforts to educate Hill staff on matters within area of responsibility.
Brief NRECA's leadership and other staff and inform members on matters within area of responsibility.
Work directly with senior staff of other major trade associations to develop joint pleadings and joint advocacy opportunities or to oppose actions by other parties and/or trade organizations on FERC matters.
Through participation, speeches, and advocacy with allied and other organizations, promote the co-op difference and co-op positions, with groups such as the Energy Bar Association and the Energy Law Journal, and attains senior leadership roles within such organizations as appropriate.
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