Sr Manager - State Policy and PUC Relations

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Policy Director to lead a team coordinating ERCOT policy initiatives, working with internal SMEs to provide ongoing advisory support on state policy matters before the PUC and Texas Legislature.

The role requires strong writing and verbal communication, ability to produce executive briefings and data-driven analyses, and collaboration across Legal, Executive, and ERCOT staff to shape policy decisions and governance.

Job description

Manages and directs a team responsible for coordinating ERCOT's policy initiatives , working with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide ongoing communication and advisory support on state policy matters before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Texas Legislature.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs team efforts to research, analyze, and synthesize state policy matters, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with General Counsel and organizational priorities.
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills to oversee development of executive-facing briefings, presentations, and analytical materials, ensuring content is data-driven and clearly articulates the costs, benefits, and implications of potential ERCOT Board, PUC, and stakeholder actions.
• Directs team coordination with the General Counsel organization, Executive Team, and external stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive, well-informed market view supports comprehensive policy development.
• Leads planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, projects, and processes supporting deliberation on key policy issues, decision sequencing, and effective governance.
• Reviews materials prepared for Board, Executive Team, and PUC consideration to ensure alignment with data-driven decision-making standards; escalates concerns to General Counsel as appropriate.
• Oversees team monitoring of PUC Open Meetings, work sessions, legislative hearings, and relevant state policy dockets, ensuring timely, accurate updates to General Counsel and Legal department.
• Partners with Legal department to direct tracking and reviewing of state policy projects and PUC filings, assigning team workload and escalating matters requiring General Counsel attention.
• Coordinates across the Executive Team and ERCOT staff to ensure delivery of sound impact analysis and implementation guidance in support of key policy development issues.
• Manages team participation in internal ERCOT meetings and oversees special assignments, ensuring appropriate staffing and successful delivery of outcomes.