Strategic Storage Policy & Programs Lead

State of New Jersey; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Jersey is seeking a Storage Policy & Program Manager to lead the storage programs within the Division of Clean Energy. Under the Deputy Director, you will direct program design, manage consultants, coordinate with agencies, and oversee budgets and schedules while aligning with Board and regulatory directives.

This role requires strong policy acumen, stakeholder engagement, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments across public utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Public Policy, Economics, Business or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the energy storage industry or related fields, utility regulation, energy markets, or public utility oversight.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory agencies or regional transmission organizations (e.g., PJM).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and complex regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the direction, coordination, implementation, and performance of storage projects and programs.
• Support internal and external teams to implement storage programs and the development of storage assets throughout the state.
• Advance the design of a program for storage, considering factors such as regulatory clarity, public engagement, and economic viability.
• Manage consultants and external technical advisors. Remain aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU).
• Collaborate with complex teams involving all relevant stakeholders to monitor and ensure that projects stay on schedule and budget.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget by managing changes to the project scope, schedule and project costs.
• Manage and facilitate engagement with individuals, organizations and businesses outside of the BPU to advance project objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate with partner agencies (i.e. EDA, DEP, etc.) to achieve project deliverables and meet timelines.
• Lead or participate in policy recommendations, implementation of legislative and executive directives, technical review, grant proposal review and grant management, market analysis, program oversight, budget assessment, Board Order and other regulatory document preparation and presentation and the review and preparation of comments on relevant legislation as required.
• Interact regularly with Commissioners, legal staff, representatives of other state agencies, utility representatives, market participants and other stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Deep technical storage knowledge

Strategic policy development

Executive-level communication

Stakeholder management

Public service commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Public Policy, Economics, Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The State of New Jersey is seeking a Storage Policy & Program Manager to lead the storage programs within the Division of Clean Energy. Under the Deputy Director, you will direct program design, manage consultants, coordinate with agencies, and oversee budgets and schedules while aligning with Board and regulatory directives.

This role requires strong policy acumen, stakeholder engagement, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments across public utilities.