Director - Regulatory Affairs

Avangrid; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonuses

401(k) match

Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy across jurisdictions. You will serve as the primary regulatory contact, shape positions in proceedings, and align cross-functional teams to advance policy objectives while protecting customer and company interests.

This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership, excellent writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a regulated utility environment, and interaction with state regulators is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape and regulatory processes.
• Experience in leadership, communication, critical thinking, and technical writing.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to assess risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Ability to travel regularly (10% to 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.
• Engages with industry associations and forums 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

Regulatory affairs

Strategic thinking

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

## Director - Regulatory AffairsApply: United States Of America, Maine, Augusta: Posted Yesterday: R-33734**The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $156,000 - $195,000** **What We Offer:*** **Competitive benefits and growth opportunities*** **Generous performance‐based bonuses*** **12% 401(k) match*** **Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance*** **Tuition reimbursement*** **Professional development and clear career‐advancement pathways** **For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid****Job Summary:** The Director - Regulatory Affairs serves as the primary regulatory contact for the operating company and state jurisdiction. This role develops and executes regulatory strategies that support sound public policy, protect customer and company interests, and enables safe, reliable, and affordable service. The position partners across regulatory, government affairs, customer service, operations, and energy strategy functions to align approaches and advance regulatory objectives. The role also advises leadership on regulatory risks, opportunities, and stakeholder priorities.**Key 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.* Engages with industry associations and forums 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.**Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree.* A minimum of 10 years of experience in a regulated utility environment, as well as interacting with state regulators is strongly preferred.* Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape and regulatory processes.* Experience in leadership, communication, critical thinking, and technical writing.* Strategic mindset with the ability to assess risks, opportunities, and business impacts.* Ability to travel regularly (10% to 25%).**Preferred Qualifications:** * Postgraduate MBA or JD preferred. #LI-On-Site