Avangrid

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $141,717 to $177,147

Location Note: Job is based in Orange, CT but can be mostly remote due to 40% - 50% travel requirement

Job Description

The Manager of Markets and Regulatory Affairs will lead the development and advocacy of market and regulatory policy for Avangrid Renewables, focusing on wholesale power markets and state regulatory agencies across the eastern and midwestern United States. Acting as Avangrid’s representative, this position will shape policies that drive commercial opportunities while gathering, analyzing, and sharing critical market intelligence with internal teams. The successful candidate will actively engage in RTO/ISO stakeholder communities, state regulatory matters, and FERC proceedings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with RTO/ISO leadership and staff, federal and state regulators, trade associations, fellow market participants, and other key stakeholders.
• Leverage relationships to advocate for market and regulatory rules and policies that align with Avangrid’s commercial interests.
• Lead the development of public filings and advocacy efforts, coordinating with trade associations to support Avangrid’s regulatory objectives.
• Monitor trends in regulatory, commercial, and public policy, translating insights into potential risks and opportunities for Avangrid leadership.
• Initiate and drive policy campaigns to strengthen Avangrid’s position in the market.
• Serve as a conduit for information between external stakeholders and internal business units to align Avangrid’s tactical and strategic development directions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field.
• 8 years of professional experience in the energy, utility, or environmental industry with a focus on public policy development and/or implementation (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience with RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
• Expert level of written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex regulatory and market issues concisely.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Natural curiosity for learning new concepts and perspectives.
• Demonstrated initiative in developing and advocating policy positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, law, or business.

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Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

Job Posting End Date:

January-11-2025