• Help commercialize and grow industry-leading clean energy programs, including virtual power plants (VPPs), by providing electric power market assessment, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy expertise. 
• Focus on wholesale regulatory and policy issues spanning European, APAC, North American, and other global regions. 
• Collaborate closely with Uplight’s U.S. and international business leaders to achieve core growth objectives. 
• Market Assessment Expertise   
• Assess market opportunities that emerge as a result of regulatory and policy changes and develop policy strategies to advance deployment of in-front-of -the-meter (IFM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) clean energy solutions. Galvanize internal and external resources to execute against that strategy.
• Track wholesale and retail regulatory and legislative developments in coordination with marketing, market intelligence, sales, product, and customer success colleagues.
• Model and estimate value creation for DERs across energy, ancillary services, and network service products.
• Understand and quantify how regulatory and market developments impact customer business models and growth.
• Analyze regulatory rules and regulations that impact Uplight’s business across energy, capacity and ancillary service markets. 
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Expertise  
• Engage market operators, regulators, and trade organizations to: 
• Advocate for effective market development policies with specific emphasis on solar + storage and virtual power plant (VPP) opportunities that align with Uplight's current and future product strategy.
• Elevate the stature and perceived effectiveness of Uplight’s software solutions in the overall policy considerations and recommendations of regulators.
• Describe the value proposition of Uplight's products, especially as they relate to wholesale power market policies.
• Influence program design in a pragmatic, effective, and bold direction.
• Support procurements and cost recovery of Uplight products. 
• Evangelize Uplight’s brand as a thought partner and industry expert - e.g., testify before regulatory bodies, speak at conferences, participate in industry groups, etc.
• Collaborate internally, leveraging policy and regulatory expertise to inform the company’s product and go-to-market strategy and support sales efforts.
• Engage in the highest impact regulatory proceedings to secure necessary approvals for the commercialization of and cost recovery for Uplight solutions.
• Skills and experience are necessary, but we hire on value alignment first, so if you feel you would be a good fit with us, still consider applying.   

• 6+ years of experience in the electric power, utility, or climate space. 
• Regulatory Strategy Expertise
• Experience working with key stakeholders in the electric power industry, including market operators, regulators, policymakers, utilities, advocates, and/or nonprofits. 
• Understanding of the hurdles in decarbonization of the electric power ecosystem through domain experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• wholesale electricity markets (strongly desired), 
• utility and market regulations/requirements,
• on-site renewables and energy optimization,
• DER markets and programs or virtual power plants and applicable market opportunities.
• Ability to apply both creative and critical thinking to nuanced policy and political situations.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to make complex topics accessible for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience performing basic data analysis and modeling 
• A spirit of collaboration - and also strong conviction and willingness to have uncomfortable conversations in order to advance the speed and scale of decarbonization opportunities. 
• Creativity, pragmatism, a keen commercial sense and a bias for action.
• The ability to travel for work trips when in-person presence is important (estimated 25%).

• A master’s degree in public policy or a juris doctorate (JD).
• Demonstrated experience in wholesale power markets in the U.S. or internationally.

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
• Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Thrive:  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
• Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.

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