Program Manager - Policy/Regs & Markets

Avangrid; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Program Manager focused on policy and regulatory affairs in Minneapolis. The role involves advocating for market policies, leading public filings, and collaborating with regulators to shape the energy market landscape. This position is ideal for candidates with substantial experience in energy policy and regulatory processes.

Benefits

Award winning student loan debt repayment program

12% 401(k) Match

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Tuition Assistance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience in energy, utility, or environmental industry focused on policy development.
• Experience with RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
• Expert level communication skills with complex regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and advocacy of market and regulatory policy.
• Build relationships with RTO/ISO leadership and state regulators.
• Monitor trends in regulatory and public policy.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field

Job description

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The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $145,260 to $181,575

Location Note: Job can be done remotely but would require travel to Indiana on a regular basis and potentially weekly.

Job Description

The Manager of Markets and Regulatory Affairs will lead the development and advocacy of market and regulatory policy for Avangrid Power, focusing on wholesale power markets and state regulatory agencies across the eastern and midwestern United States. Acting as Avangrid’s representative, this position will shape policies that drive commercial opportunities while gathering, analyzing, and sharing critical market intelligence with internal teams. The successful candidate will actively engage in RTO/ISO stakeholder communities, state regulatory matters, and FERC proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with RTO/ISO leadership and staff, federal and state regulators, trade associations, fellow market participants, and other key stakeholders.
• Leverage relationships to advocate for market and regulatory rules and policies that align with Avangrid’s commercial interests.
• Lead the development of public filings and advocacy efforts, coordinating with trade associations to support Avangrid’s regulatory objectives.
• Monitor trends in regulatory, commercial, and public policy, translating insights into potential risks and opportunities for Avangrid leadership.
• Initiate and drive policy campaigns to strengthen Avangrid’s position in the market.
• Serve as a conduit for information between external stakeholders and internal business units to align Avangrid’s tactical and strategic development directions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field.
• 8 years of professional experience in the energy, utility, or environmental industry with a focus on public policy development and/or implementation (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Experience with RTO/ISO stakeholder processes.
• Expert level of written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex regulatory and market issues concisely.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Natural curiosity for learning new concepts and perspectives.
• Demonstrated initiative in developing and advocating policy positions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, law, or business.
  
  

Benefits

• Award winning student loan debt repayment program
• 12% 401(k) Match
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Generous PTO policy
  
  

Company

AVANGRID POWER, LLC

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

June-14-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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