Manager Market Strategy & Analysis

Calpine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Houston seeks an experienced professional to monitor regulatory developments and support commercial activities. Responsibilities include analyzing energy policies, providing updates to sales, and collaborating on strategy. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience in regulatory affairs. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for remote work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in regulatory strategy in energy.
• Working knowledge of retail energy policy issues and state regulatory processes.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze energy market developments.
• Provide regulatory policy updates to sales teams.
• Collaborate on product development with commercial teams.
• Assist in navigating the energy regulatory landscape.
• Coordinate with internal units for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory strategy development

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in regulatory affairs, public affairs, law, business or communications

Job description

Job Summary

Primary focus of the position is retail electric markets in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. The candidate will support Calpine Retail supply, commercial and sales teams by monitoring, analyzing and communicating key regulatory policy developments that may directly or indirectly impact the company and advocating policies that enhance Calpine's business processes. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of state regulatory processes, including a working knowledge of agency rules related to retail energy competition.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Calpine Retail commercial, supply and sales efforts by monitoring market developments and performing comprehensive analysis of proposed/existing regulations and legislation; include identifying, quantifying and communicating the impact of potential policy changes.
• Provide frequent regulatory policy updates to the Calpine Retail sales team, attend customer meetings and share competitive market intelligence.
• Research and interpret regulations in response to internal stakeholder questions on how regulations apply to business initiatives and issues.
• Monitor, analyze and report on relevant federal, state and city energy/environmental policy development.
• Collaborate with Calpine Retail commercial, supply and sales teams on product development and business strategy at the intersection of market competition and governmental policy.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve competitive energy products and services.
• Provide guidance and information on complex supply-related issues, including utility rate proceedings, RPS and Capacity matters.
• Assist the Calpine Retail sales team in helping prospective and existing commercial and industrial customers navigate the energy regulatory landscape.
• Track and pursue opportunities made available by federal legislative or regulatory enactments implemented at the state and city level.
• Coordinate with internal business units on compliance with regulations and requirements for the marketing and sale of energy and transactional/operational rules, as applicable.
• Assist Legal in the review and approval of sales contracts and marketing materials.
• Interface with regulated utilities in support of business operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field related to regulatory affairs, public affairs, law, business or communications.
• At least 7-10 years of experience monitoring, developing, and coordinating regulatory strategy in a retail and wholesale energy business setting.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of retail energy policy issues, including understanding of state regulatory processes, ISO/RTO operations, and utility tariffs.
• Analytical skills to evaluate complex problems, assess risks and provide recommendations to management.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining working relationships with individuals and groups of varied interests.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Capacity to work remotely while maintaining strong relationships with internal staff located across the U.S.
• Occasional travel required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Special assistance may be requested by sending an e‑mail to [e-mail].

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