Midwest Energy Policy Lead

ADP, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

EAP and wellness resources

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Geronimo Power is seeking a Policy Manager – Midwest to lead state regulatory and legislative activities across an assigned portfolio. You will partner with internal teams, lobbyists, legislators, associations, and industry partners to shape policy strategies that advance business objectives and mitigate risk.

You will coordinate federal activities with our lobbying firm, influence regulatory and legislative meetings, and manage relationships with key state influencers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in policy, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an energy-related regulatory and/or legislative environment.
• Established relationships within the assigned state portfolio and ability to expand the network over time.
• Knowledge of electric utility regulation, renewable energy, energy facility permitting, and related matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external lobbyists and third-party partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong agility, good judgment, and adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic legislative and regulatory vision for each state within the portfolio with management and lobbyists.
• Collaborate with lobbyists, legislators, trade organizations, and stakeholders to advance value-adding legislation and oppose risks.
• Monitor and report on state Public Utilities Commission regulatory activities (excluding project permitting dockets).
• Lead state legislative engagement across the portfolio, including meetings with officials and staff.
• Coordinate federal activities affecting states with the company’s lobbying firm, including meetings with federal officials.
• Present at and influence regulatory and legislative meetings shaping policy, excluding permitting dockets.
• Identify, vet, contract with, and manage state lobbying firms; adjust as needed.
• Set expectations for lobbyists to monitor legislative activity, provide strategic insight, and cultivate relationships with influencers.
• Represent Geronimo Power on policy-focused task forces, trade associations, and advisory committees.
• Build relationships with industry counterparts and collaborate on cross-industry policy approaches.
• Collaborate with Development, Permitting, Community Engagement, Finance, Investment, Procurement, and External Affairs to align policy with priorities.
• Manage a flexible state portfolio; current states include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, with Wyoming monitoring.
• Travel frequently within the assigned state portfolio.

Skills

Policy expertise

Regulatory relationships

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in policy/business or related

Job description

Geronimo Power is seeking a Policy Manager – Midwest to lead state regulatory and legislative activities across an assigned portfolio. You will partner with internal teams, lobbyists, legislators, associations, and industry partners to shape policy strategies that advance business objectives and mitigate risk.

You will coordinate federal activities with our lobbying firm, influence regulatory and legislative meetings, and manage relationships with key state influencers.