Description

National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.

Responsibilities
• Role is expected to be a leader on the state regulatory, state legislative, and federal legislative activities and stakeholders within their assigned portfolio of states. This includes, but may not be limited to:

o Work with direct manager, fellow team members, and lobbyists to design and execute on a strategic vision for each state within assigned portfolio as it relates to legislative and regulatory policy that results in overall success for the business and its portfolio.

o Work with lobbyists, legislators, trade organizations and other key stakeholders to:

§ Draft and pass new legislation that drives value for our business.

§ Combat legislation that poses risks to our business.

o Monitor, report on, and lead all necessary/applicable:

§ State Public Utilities Commission (or relevant equivalent party) regulatory activities and stakeholders in assigned portfolio of states - excluding project permitting dockets

§ State legislative activities and stakeholders in assigned portfolio of states - including meeting with applicable state elected officials and their staff

§ Federal activities and stakeholders in assigned portfolio of states in coordination with company's federal lobbying firm; this may or may not include meeting with federal elected officials and their staff and/or coordinating with our federal lobbyist to schedule said meetings for company executives

o Participate in, present at, and influence external stakeholders during regulatory and legislative meetings and proceedings that shape policy with respect to our business in assigned portfolio of states - excluding project permitting dockets
• To be successful, this role requires superior third-party management skills specific to oversight and collaboration with state lobbyists. This includes:

o Identify, vet, and contract with lobbying firms (and replace/fire when appropriate)

o Hold lobbyists accountable to monitor, report on, and flag legislative activities quickly and with proposed strategic insight, as well as facilitate and cultivate meetings and relationships with key state influencers to effectively advocate for our business
• Represent and actively participate in National Grid Renewables on task forces, trade associations, and advisory committees with policy focus as applicable
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at competitors and other key industry businesses to facilitate cohesive, cross-industry approaches when necessary
• To be successful, this role requires significant internal collaboration with team members, including but not limited to: development, permitting, community engagement, finance, investment, procurement and others (including the remaining external affairs team members)
• Assigned state portfolio at time of hire is acknowledged to flex as company strategy adjusts (states will be assigned based on priority, need, and capacity) - current portfolio at time of hire includes: ND, SD, IA, and MO

Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in an energy-related regulatory and/or legislative environment
• Existing relationships in assigned state portfolio to immediately be effective and influential, with anticipated expansion of said network
• Knowledge with laws and rules relating to electric utility regulation, renewable energy, energy facility permitting and other issues pertaining to electric generation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong agility skills with an openness and willingness to pivot as necessary
• Lifelong learner
• Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in policy, business or similar discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently within assigned state portfolio and if remote, to company headquarters in Bloomington once monthly.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference check, & background check. National Grid Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range for the posted level: $110,000 - $140,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.

National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we're focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.