Sr Director - Regulatory/Legis

Sr Director - Regulatory/Legis

Date: May 10, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 80023

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

The Senior Director, Regulatory & Political Affairs - SPP acts as the policy lead representing the company's interests at the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company's interests at SPP stakeholder meetings and conferences, collaborate with legal and federal/state policy teams to support advocacy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state public utility commissions, and coordinate with project teams to support the development of renewable generation, storage, and transmission projects.

Job Overview

Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company's interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces in Canada.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in stakeholder processes, regulatory bodies, and/or regional organizations

• Lobbies legislatures

• Formulates company strategies internally for communication in the marketplace

• Completes long-range strategic planning

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: 12+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's - Business Administration

• Juris Doctorate

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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