Strategic Negotiator, Energy Market Development, Iowa Lead

Google; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% target bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC in the United States seeks a Strategic Negotiator for Energy Market Development to drive regulatory and policy strategies across the U.S. Central region, focusing on MISO and Iowa.

You will shape energy market solutions and engage with regulators and stakeholders to advance Google's clean energy and grid resilience goals. The role reports into Google’s Public Policy and Infrastructure teams and offers a competitive compensation package including equity and a 20% bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.
• Experience in clean energy policy and regulations within the U.S. Central region.
• Knowledge of stakeholders, issues, and market trends within Iowa and the MISO footprint.
• Success in driving outcomes in energy regulatory and legislative arenas across the U.S. Central region.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluations of regulatory and policy environments in the U.S. Central region (focusing on MISO and Iowa).
• Develop energy market solutions for Google's supply needs in the Central U.S., designing engagement strategies before the Iowa Utilities Commission and MISO.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop regional energy positions and communicate goals.
• Lead energy advocacy with MISO committees, trade associations, and local allies.
• Drive energy supply negotiations in Iowa and the broader U.S. Central region with electric utilities.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Stakeholder communication

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The application window will be open until at least November 18, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: San Francisco, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Madison, WI, USA; Thornton, CO, USA. Remote location(s): Iowa, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in clean energy policy and regulations within the U.S. Central region (including Iowa), relating to electric utilities and rate design.
• Knowledge of key stakeholders, issues, and market trends within Iowa and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator footprint.
• Success in driving desired outcomes in energy regulatory and legislative arenas across the U.S. Central region and within large stakeholder coalitions.
• Ability to solve multi-stakeholder issues and grow in ambiguity, with executive presence, relationship-building, and communication skills.

About the job

As a Strategic Negotiator for Energy Market Development, you will be at the forefront of Google's ambitious infrastructure expansion and clean energy goals in the U.S. Central region. Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $176000 - $256000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead evaluations of regulatory and policy environments in the U.S. Central region (focusing on MISO and Iowa), monitoring industry trends and tariffs to assess risks and opportunities for Google's data center portfolio.
• Develop energy market solutions for Google's supply needs in the Central U.S., designing engagement strategies before the Iowa Utilities Commission and MISO.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Infrastructure, Public Policy) to develop regional energy positions, communicating our infrastructure, grid protection, and carbon-reduction goals.
• Lead energy advocacy with MISO committees, trade associations, and local allies to advance Google's clean energy, grid reliability, and interests.
• Drive energy supply negotiations in Iowa and the broader U.S. Central region, working closely with electric utilities.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.