Regulatory Strategy Director — Policy & Impact

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

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.