Director, Policy Analysis & Reliability Standards
Company: American Public Power Association
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is looking for a
Director, Policy Analysis & Reliability Standards that will
represent APPA before the North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
and other federal regulatory agencies, and industry organizations,
with a primary focus on matters relating to electric reliability
and grid security. Manages assigned regulatory and policy issues,
assists in formulating APPA positions, develops reasoned arguments
in support of APPA member interests, and presents APPA positions to
NERC, FERC, and other policymakers. Conducts research and analysis
of current and anticipated issues of importance to APPA members and
engages in related member outreach. Supports APPA's participation
in the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC).
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Please note: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be in
the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
APPA offers a flexible work schedule for full-time employees, and
the option for telework is available after 3 months of employment
(with supervisor approval).
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- Coordinates NERC policy position development with APPA members,
NERC management, and other industry trade associations.
- Assists in formulating APPA's policy positions on FERC-related
issues, including, but not limited to, matters involving electric
reliability and grid security, and develop and execute strategies
to advance those positions.
- Communicates with APPA members, including through periodic
conference calls, to receive APPA member input on issues within the
scope of responsibility.
- Drafts filings and comments on behalf of APPA for submission to
NERC, FERC, and other federal and state
agencies/departments.
- Represents APPA at NERC through participation in relevant NERC
Board meetings, including standing and Board committee meetings,
and other conferences and events.
- Organizes and/or participate in meetings with the leadership
and staffs of NERC, FERC, and other entities relating to electric
reliability, grid security, and other regulatory issues.
- Represents APPA's interests by attending or joining relevant
NERC standard drafting teams, as appropriate.
- Represents APPA in ESCC meetings and assist with related
administration, communications, and document preparation.
- Represents APPA through formal addresses and presentations to
government agencies, member and industry groups, and other
organizations and coalitions.
- Analyzes legislation and regulations and coordinate with
appropriate APPA staff, as necessary.
- Conceives, develops, oversees, and participates in technical
programs for APPA workshops and conferences, including National
Conference, Legal & Regulatory Conference, committee workshops, and
utility education courses.
- Manages relevant APPA listservs.
- Undertakes assignments as directed by the APPA President & CEO,
General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, and/or
Senior Regulatory Counsel.
- Undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university
required.
- Graduate degree or J.D. (preferred)
- Seven to ten years of experience in regulatory and/or policy
analysis field.
- Knowledge of NERC mandatory electric reliability standards and
related rules and guidance, including experience with NERC's
standards development process, and an understanding of NERC's
organizational structure and operations.
- Knowledge of electric reliability compliance
practices.
- Experience working on FERC matters, particularly electric
reliability-related issues.
- Knowledge of federal electric rate policies and
practices.
- General knowledge of federal regulatory, administrative, and
legislative processes.
- Ability to analyze complex regulatory, technical, and economic
issues and develop solutions.
- Knowledge of the organization and operations of the electric
utility industry and the unique position of public power within the
industry.
- Ability to present ideas clearly both orally and in written
form.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to organize and manage inter-departmental working
groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with
personnel of member utilities, state and federal agencies, and
other trade associations and interest groups.
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Keywords: American Public Power Association, Arlington , Director, Policy Analysis & Reliability Standards, Executive , Arlington, Virginia
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