Director of Regulatory Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance bonus 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategies, collaborate with state regulators, and advance sound public policy while ensuring safe, reliable and affordable service.

The role partners across regulatory, government affairs, customer service, operations and energy strategy to advise leadership on risks, opportunities and stakeholder priorities, and to represent the company before regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 10 years in a regulated utility environment, interactions with state regulators preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and technical writing skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to assess risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Ability to travel regularly (10%–25%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support sound public policy and customer-focused outcomes.
• Shape company positions in regulatory proceedings through cross-functional coordination and strategic advocacy.
• Build alignment among business, legal, financial, operational, and policy teams to support regulatory objectives.
• Design stakeholder engagement approaches that foster understanding, build consensus, and support constructive outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with regulators, policymakers, consumer advocates, industry organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and support regulatory filings, testimony, comments, and related communications.
• Represent the company before regulatory agencies, policymakers, industry groups, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments, assess business impacts, and provide guidance on compliance, tariffs, cost recovery, infrastructure investment, and customer considerations.
• Engage with industry associations to track trends and help shape regulatory policy.
• Advise senior leadership, support negotiations and settlements, participate in industry forums, monitor commission activities, and attend regional regulatory meetings as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Strategic thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategies, collaborate with state regulators, and advance sound public policy while ensuring safe, reliable and affordable service.

The role partners across regulatory, government affairs, customer service, operations and energy strategy to advise leadership on risks, opportunities and stakeholder priorities, and to represent the company before regulatory bodies.