Associate Director, State Affairs

Summary

Join Cypress Creek Renewables as a Policy & Permitting Team member to help accelerate infrastructure development by driving new legislative and regulatory policies, expanding relationships with key stakeholders, developing strategies to increase or stabilize the ability to sell products and reach customers, supporting efforts to work with local communities, and defending against regressive changes.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; Advanced degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in energy policy
• 5+ years of state regulatory and/or legislative experience with a clear track record of success executing on policy campaigns
• Experience managing and working collaboratively with lobbyists, trade associations, other businesses, and consultants

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, assessing, and leading the development and implementation of state legislative and regulatory policy strategies that support CCR’s business objectives
• Identifying, establishing, and managing strategic relationships with state officials resulting in meaningful partnerships focused on solar and storage infrastructure operational support and development
• Informing/educating appropriate internal departments on policies at the state level that may have an impact to CCR
• Engaging with trade associations, as well as building and leading coalitions using 3rd party analysis and communications strategies, to have influence and advocate for CCR and its business objectives
• Managing lobbyists to influence outcomes towards Cypress Creek Renewables’ favor

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag