Regional Affairs Analyst

Summary

Join the California Independent System Operator (ISO) as a Regional Affairs Analyst and support the External Affairs division by examining western utility issues and conducting stakeholder outreach. Collaborate with other ISO divisions to align outreach efforts, focusing on regional coordination and business development. Monitor and analyze the work of electric utilities, developers, and other organizations. Attend industry meetings, document relevant matters, and assist in developing and implementing an outreach strategy. Participate in supporting the evolution of western energy market governance. This hybrid or fully remote position offers relocation assistance and is located within the Western United States.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Engineering or other related field
• Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) or more years related experience
• Experience in policy development, regulatory processes, government affairs or account management
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills
• Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations
• Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• High caliber organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable working and communicating with a diverse workforce that includes executives, mid-management personnel, community representatives, and others

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitors and reports on relevant western utility matters where activities may impact the work of the ISO, including summarizing key themes and action items from utility industry workshops and meetings
• Maintains a current inventory and technical knowledge of key regional initiatives and efforts in the utility sector
• Acts as internal liaison to other departments and division staff to ensure they are aware of important regional matters and upcoming industry events or milestones that may affect or be of interest to the ISO
• Participates in efforts to incorporate feedback from regional industry stakeholders to effectively respond to their concerns and questions
• Coordinates with departments throughout the ISO to align messaging and direction
• Supports new stakeholders by providing background information and educational opportunities about the ISO, and following up with them to ensure engagement and participation
• Maintains updated industry stakeholder contact lists and ensures that important documents, reports, and presentations are organized, easily accessible, and up-to-date
• Coordinates with the ISO’s Communications division to ensure up-to-date information is available on the ISO and Western Energy Market websites, such as calendars, presentations, social media and other outreach materials
• Prepares general background research for management in advance of meetings and other outreach engagements, including company information, trends in utility load and resource data, presentation slides, summaries of ISO initiatives, drafting letters, and preparatory meetings with internal subject matter experts
• May assist in developing talking points and presentations for ISO management and executives, support special projects (e.g., reporting on regional activities), assist in writing and reviewing ISO publications, event planning and organizing recurring calls and briefings
• Participates in the government affairs on-call schedule, including rotational weekly assignments through the summer to ensure the ISO provides effective and timely outreach during normal and emergency system conditions

Preferred Qualifications

Energy industry experience

Benefits

• Hybrid or fully remote work capacity within the Western United States
• Relocation Assistance