Senior Director, Electricity Markets Policy

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets.  Formed in 2017, the company is a national leader in energy storage deployment, utilizing its proprietary optimization applications daily to dispatch its fleet and support its offtake customers. Backed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, Jupiter Power has a strategic portfolio of nearly 2,300 MW / 5,000 MWh in operations or under construction and a pipeline of over 12,000 MW in new projects in development.   

We are seeking a Senior Director, Electricity Markets Policy to join our Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading Jupiter Power's internal awareness and understanding of market policy developments and will be responsible for the strategy and execution of advocacy efforts across the FERC-jurisdictional electricity markets. A primary focus for the role will be designing and advancing multi-year strategies to expand energy storage opportunities in PJM and secondarily in MISO, SPP and WECC.

This role is responsible for identifying emerging market design, regulatory, and policy developments that impact the company's development pipeline and operating portfolio. The role is also responsible for developing company positions on key issues and advancing engagement and advocacy strategies that support Jupiter Power's commercial and growth objectives. The Senior Director will be the primary interface with market operators, regulators, and industry stakeholders and will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and market developments are effectively translated into business opportunities and strategic priorities.

This role will be based out of any of our Jupiter offices (Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, or Houston, TX) and is subject to our Company’s return-to-office policy which currently requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Jupiter Power's market policy strategy, identifying regulatory and market design initiatives that create value for the company's development pipeline and operating portfolio, across FERC jurisdictional ISO/RTOs and other regulated entities (WECC), with a particular focus on PJM.


• Lead initiatives that unlock value for storage, especially regarding energy storage models, capacity accreditation, ancillary services, and opportunities for storage to serve large loads/data centers.


• Assess emerging market structure proposals, electricity market rule changes, large load policy reforms, and other regulatory proposals to determine their strategic implications for Jupiter Power's business provide strategic recommendations regarding risks and opportunities to executive leadership and other departments.


• In coordination Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs, lead FERC engagement and advocacy and assist with federal strategy, particularly the interaction of FERC with other federal agencies/entities.


• Develop and advocate company positions, and build coalitions before RTOs, ISOs, FERC, and other regulated entities other stakeholder organizations. Build and maintain relationships with regulators, market operators, industry organizations, and other key stakeholders.


• Coordinate with development, origination, interconnection, market operations, and government affairs teams to align market policy priorities with business objectives.


• Lead participation in industry trade associations, stakeholder committees, and working groups to advance Jupiter Power's interests.


• Support leadership and other business departments through market intelligence, strategic analysis, and recommendations regarding evolving market and regulatory developments.


• Manage external regulatory consultants and other members of internal regulatory affairs teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience in regulatory policy, electricity market design, or market operations/analytics or related fields.


• Bachelor’s degree


• Demonstrated experience developing and advancing policy positions before RTOs, ISOs, FERC, state commissions, or other regulatory bodies.


• Regulatory experience as an employee of or stakeholder before one or more of: PJM, SPP, MISO, ISO-NE or CAISO


• Demonstrated deep understanding of wholesale electricity markets, market design principles, transmission planning, interconnection policy, and regulatory frameworks.


• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex market developments and identify commercial implications and opportunities.


• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build coalitions, and drive policy outcomes.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.


• Self-starter with a high level of comfort with fast-moving organizations.


• Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time


• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree or JD


• Experience working at ISO/RTO or at FERC


• Experience at an independent power producer


• Experience with energy storage

Compensation & Benefits

$175,000 - $195,000

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.