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Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Policy

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-22

Core

Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies to support electricity and datacenter infrastructure growth and inform energy, sustainability, AI-related, and carbon removal regulations in the U.S. and globally.

Role type

Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Policy

Builds

Electricity and datacenter infrastructure

Domain

Energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

energy regulation expertise, electricity market knowledge, FERC processes, state electricity policy, regulatory filing experience, global stakeholder engagement, policy drafting, external counsel management

Preferred skills

J.D., experience managing energy regulatory advocacy, experience with organized market structures

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies, build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, draft and file formal policy submissions and regulatory comments, manage external counsel and consultants, work globally with diverse stakeholders to develop positions on global electricity and sustainability issues

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & stakeholder management

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## About the role Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies to support electricity and datacenter infrastructure growth and inform energy, sustainability, AI-related, and carbon removal regulations in the U.S. and globally. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, trade associations, market participants, NGOs, and other organizations, and proactively identify opportunities to align on priority policy issues. Draft, file, and contribute to formal policy submissions, regulatory comments, publications, blogs, white papers, and other advocacy materials. Manage services from external counsel and consultants. ## Requirements - Master's Degree AND 6+ years work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area - OR Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area - OR equivalent experience - Master's Degree or J.D. AND 8+ years' work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area - OR Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years' work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area - 4+ years of direct experience managing energy regulatory advocacy and stakeholder engagement in the US - Expertise in U.S. electricity markets, FERC processes, state electricity policy, and organized market structures - Experience drafting or supporting comments, filings, or advocacy positions in regulatory or stakeholder proceedings, including on electricity, infrastructure, or sustainability issues - Experience working globally with diverse internal and external stakeholders to develop positions on global electricity, datacenter, and sustainability issues ## Nice to have - Master's Degree or J.D. - 8+ years' work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area - 12+ years' work experience in energy regulation, electricity markets, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area ## What we offer - Competitive compensation and benefits package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and inclusive work environment - Chance to make a meaningful impact on global energy and sustainability issues ## About us - A leading organization committed to advancing electricity and datacenter infrastructure growth - Dedicated to informing energy, sustainability, AI-related, and carbon removal regulations - Strong network of external stakeholders including regulators, trade associations, market participants, NGOs, and other organizations - Global presence with expertise in U.S. electricity markets, FERC processes, state electricity policy, and organized market structures
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