Regulatory Policy Analyst
About the Public Generating Pool:
The Public Generating Pool (PGP) is a member-based trade association with nine members who are consumer-owned electric utilities in Washington and Oregon. PGP members own hydroelectric, gas, wind, and other renewable generation facilities and who purchase both non-federal and federal power-generating resources. PGP’s mission is to educate, advocate, and collaborate on behalf of collective generator-owner members in support of a reliable, affordable, and sustainable Western power system.
To advance its mission, PGP monitors and analyzes regional Northwest and Western issues and trends that impact generation-owning member utilities. PGP also engages in Western regional stakeholder processes as well as Washington state policy development and regulatory implementation, working to shape and influence policy developments related to critical issues of clean energy policy and the energy transition.
PGP includes a Board that meets monthly and includes member utility senior managers who guide the direction of the organization. Specific issue tracking is done by multiple subcommittees that include staff from member utilities. PGP is currently actively involved in regional discussions on clean energy policy, resource adequacy, and transmission expansion.
Position Summary:
PGP is seeking a Regulatory Policy Analyst to join PGP’s small team to support PGP’s engagement in Washington State clean energy policy development and evolution as well as monitor and analyze clean energy policy development across the West with a specific focus on California, Washington & Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with PGP staff and its members to tackle challenging questions on how to shape policy and implement the clean energy transition in a way that preserves and supports reliability and affordability. The role will work directly with member staff and leadership, build stakeholder relationships through collaboration, and see your work directly inform PGP advocacy. This role offers varied, meaningful work and the opportunity for real impact.
The ideal candidate is someone with 5-10 years in the energy and/or state policy fields who is interested in advancing their policy acumen, stakeholder relationships, and utility business know-how. PGP is looking for someone with policy experience, who understands how state legislative and regulatory processes work, and is eager to learn more and advance pragmatic policy solutions. Key skills include the ability to work independently, think critically, and manage a diverse and dynamic workload.
Expected Responsibilities:
Serve as PGP’s Regulatory & Policy Lead
Lead and facilitate the PGP’s member carbon policy committee weekly meetings by developing agendas and materials, facilitating meeting discussions, conducting research and policy analysis for member review; including scheduling, calendar invitations, meeting summaries, and follow up
Serve as PGP’s external representative on clean energy issues, including but not limited to, state legislative and rulemaking arenas, regional discussions, and other policy forums
Manage member participation in the carbon policy committee by maintaining appropriate contacts and member distribution lists
Cultivate strong working and collaborative relationships with stakeholders including non-PGP member utilities, trade associations, public interest organizations, policymakers and regulators
Assist in the development of policy proposals, including regulatory and legislative concepts, for review and discussion with PGP member committees and Board
Draft and submit comments, consistent with PGP principles and advocacy, to appropriate regulatory proceedings, agency rulemakings, and stakeholder processes
Develop and coordinate strategy with PGP Board
Develop materials and present at PGP Board meetings
Support PGP Member Education on Key Policy & Regulatory Topics
Keep members informed on clean energy, resource adequacy, and transmission related state and federal policy and regulatory developments.
Research and summarize policy developments, stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings
Attend meetings, draft and distribute meeting summaries and presentations, review and summarize parties’ comments
Support Organizational Operations & Member Relationships
At the direction of the Executive Director, provide administrative, logistics, and event planning support for PGP meetings including PGP’s Board and committee meetings
Support the development of PGP’s weekly Operating Committee report, summarizing major weekly events and milestones in PGP areas of focus
As directed, support and update PGP’s website materials and maintain PGP reference library for member and PGP staff use
Aide in the development of PGP priority topics and strategic planning and development of support material for same
Desired Skills & Abilities
5-10 years of professional experience, with some years of experience in either the energy industry including a utility, member or trade association, or public interest organization and/or in the policy, government affairs, or state regulatory fields
Knowledge and familiarity with clean energy policy in Washington state is preferred, specifically the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) and the Climate Commitment Act (CCA); knowledge of other state clean energy policies is helpful but not required
Self-directed, independent, self-motivated and able to successfully manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
Ability to understand and distill complex issues.
Ability to communicate well in writing, communication pieces, and in-person.
Ability to facilitate work groups and distill various perspectives into common interests.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders.
Knowledge and familiarity with Western clean energy policies, regulatory environments, bilateral markets and wholesale energy business, Pacific Northwest hydro generation planning, operations and marketing are preferred but not required
Compensation & Approach:
Compensation is competitive and will be offered commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications
Compensation is contract-based and may be structured as an hourly rate or a monthly stipend; compensation includes premium consistent with market value of benefits package typically included in full-time salaried positions including five weeks personal time and ten holidays
Position is offered via service contract or through employer of record services
Minimum of 32 hours/week is required with a maximum of 40
Minimal travel is expected for this position to relevant stakeholder and PGP meetings. The contract would cover pre-approved travel and other necessary business costs.
Position is 100% remote with preference for location in the Pacific Northwest region.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume below. The position is open until filled.