Manager Market Strategy & Analysis

Calpine Corporation; Red Bank, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation, is seeking a regulatory affairs professional to support its Retail operating teams in the Northeast and Midwest.

The role focuses on monitoring regulatory developments, analyzing policy impacts, and advising on strategy while coordinating with sales, legal and operations to ensure compliant, competitive energy offerings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments affecting Calpine Retail and communicate impacts.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Public affairs

Communication

Policy analysis

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG), is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity – enough to power approximately 27 million homes. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The 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 (1) monitoring, analyzing and communicating key regulatory policy developments that may directly or indirectly impact the company and (2) advocating policies that enhance Calpine’s business processes. The ideal candidate will have 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; includes identifying, quantifying and communicating the impact of potential policy changes
• Support Calpine Retail sales team by providing frequent regulatory policy updates, attending customer meetings and sharing competitive market intelligence
• Research and interpret regulations in response to questions from internal stakeholders 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.
• Support Calpine Retail sales team by 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 that are being 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

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required in a field related to regulatory affairs, public affairs, law, business or communications.
• At least 7-10 years of experience is required monitoring, developing, and coordinating regulatory strategy in a retail and wholesale energy business setting.
• Must possess strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must have working knowledge of retail energy policy issues, including understanding of state regulatory processes, ISO/RTO operations and utility tariffs
• Must have the ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate risks and provide recommendations to management
• Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate high degree of professionalism in dealing with internal and external stakeholders including ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and groups of varied interests
• Must excel at working as part of a team, as well as working independently
• Must be able to work remotely to achieve objectives while maintaining a strong working relationship with internal staff located in various offices in the U.S
• Occasional travel is required

Salary Information

• Salary range - $91,895.00 - $135,545.00

Additional Calpine Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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