Senior Transmission Policy Manager

SENIOR TRANSMISSION POLICY MANAGER

Renewable Northwest, the Northwest’s preeminent renewable energy advocacy organization, seeks a Senior Transmission Policy Manager to support legislative, regulatory, and policy activities aimed at advancing the adoption of clean energy and energy storage. Renewable Northwest’s work is focused in the Northwest, specifically the states of Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. The Transmission Policy Manager position will be filled within the Northwest with a strong preference for the metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon. The position will require travel throughout the western United States.

ABOUT RENEWABLE NORTHWEST
Renewable Northwest is a regional nonprofit clean energy advocacy organization whose mission is to decarbonize the region by accelerating the transition to renewable electricity. Renewable Northwest serves four Northwest states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Member organizations include leading renewable energy businesses, environmental organizations, consumer groups and other renewable energy sector affiliates. Renewable Northwest offers a dynamic, challenging and rewarding workplace where staff collaborates with members and allies to move the Northwest away from fossil fuels toward a clean energy future. Employees hold individual responsibility for respective focus areas, but are well supported by fellow staff who collaborate closely across policy, regulatory and industry sectors. Visit www.RenewableNW.org for additional background information.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
Renewable Northwest values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position, including people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, people with lived experience, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Renewable Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Support the organization’s engagement on issues related to transmission policy.
-Coordinate with other Renewable Northwest staff to ensure consistency in messaging and efforts across all platforms within which the organization engages.
-Represent the organization in regional and state advocacy venues related to transmission permitting, cost allocation, finance, development and construction.
-Represent the organization in public processes at the Bonneville Power Administration.
-Represent the organization in rate cases and planning processes where transmission policy issues are raised.
-Track transmission related issues in integrated resource planning and RFPs in all four states.
-Prepare high-impact technical reports and white papers as well as presentations to critical stakeholders and external audiences and will assist in the planning and delivery of outreach and engagement opportunities including workshops and conferences.
-Coordinate the work of technical and legal consultants.
-Hold regularly scheduled member meetings to discuss issues relevant to markets and transmission.
-Engage with private and public utilities in the region on issues related to transmission policy.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Passion for a clean energy future and commitment to clean energy advocacy.
-Degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes (but is not limited to) work in utility, policy, economics, electrical and/or transmission engineering, or government settings.
-Demonstrated experience working on issues related to transmission.
-Knowledge of western utility Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT).
-Knowledge of non-RTO Interconnection and transmission planning processes.
-General knowledge of western energy markets and the current dynamics of market expansion efforts.
-Significant technical interest in the areas of electricity infrastructure analysis, economic analysis, and regulatory approaches.
-Demonstrated ability to apply energy & environmental principles, theories, and concepts in the fields of electricity infrastructure technology and policy.
-Stellar writing, editing and public speaking skills.
-Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
-Ability to manage multiple tactical projects while advancing cohesive overarching strategy.
-Ability to work efficiently, yet strategically, within tight deadlines.
-Experience with MacOS, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail) a plus.

COMPENSATION AND AMENITIES
Starting Salary Range: $110,000-125,000

Renewable Northwest offers a very comprehensive benefits package, including:

-Option to work in Portland, OR headquarters, remotely, or hybrid
-Complete coverage of premiums for medical, vision and dental for employee and family members
-Unlimited PTO after 1 year of employment
-Paid family medical leave
-Paid day of service
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer contribution equal to 5% of salary to a 401k retirement saving account

TO APPLY
Submit the following materials in PDF format via email to: admin@renewablenw.org
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-List of three references (include: name, title, relationship to applicant, contact info)
-Writing sample, preferably relevant to the job description

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.