Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs (Energy)

TL;DR

Manager, Policy and Regulatory Affairs (Energy): Leading legislative and regulatory advocacy to accelerate the adoption of distributed energy resources (DER) and virtual power plants with an accent on regulatory objectives and stakeholder collaboration. Focus on shaping policy frameworks, educating regulators on DERMS software, and translating product vision into market opportunities.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 USD

Company

hirify.global empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future through the use of virtual power plants.

What you will do

• Execute regulatory and legislative engagement strategies across North America, focusing on the eastern and central regions.
• Advocate for grid modernization, demand-side management, and transportation electrification to unlock the value of demand flexibility.
• Participate in integrated resource planning and VPP potential studies to promote demand-side resources in long-term grid planning.
• Represent the company as a thought leader in EV program design and educate regulators on the role of software and DERMS.
• Track national and state-level regulatory trends to inform internal product roadmap planning.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to create white papers and blog posts supporting policy positions.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 4-7 years of total work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience specifically within the energy sector.
• Strong familiarity with the electricity industry, utility business models, and the stakeholder landscape.
• Experience with federal and statewide electric vehicle initiatives and basic distribution system management.
• Proficiency in using Excel, Salesforce, Tableau, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Must be based in the United States; sponsorship for employment authorization is not available.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience in the energy and utilities industry.
• Deep knowledge of energy efficiency and demand-side management regulations.
• Experience participating in utility stakeholder proceedings or working groups.
• Proven track record of researching and analyzing the market impact of new policy implementations.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid medical insurance for employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible scheduling and a casual work environment.
• Gym subsidy, education assistance program, and paid parental leave.
• Perks including free Citi Bike membership and a fully stocked office pantry.