Senior Manager, Policy and Advocacy

Fluence Energy

  • Full time
  • 3 months ago
  • Arlington,TX
  • OnSite

Job Description

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.
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OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platformand we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customers needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

LOCATION: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) in Arlington, VA

Fluence is seeking an energetic and experienced Manager of Policy and Advocacy focused to support our energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing and shaping federal and state legislative and regulatory policy related to the production, sale, and operation of energy storage solutions to promote and speed the energy transition. Your area of focus will be supporting U.S. federal policy and advocacy and managing policy and advocacy in Eastern U.S. states and Canada. This role will be based in Arlington, VA, our corporate headquarters, and report to our VP of Policy and Advocacy, Americas.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute legislative and regulatory strategies to shape policies in favor of energy storage, addressing complex legislation, regulations and associated proposals.
  • Advise and present to Fluence leadership on energy storage policies at local, regional, and national levels and proactively influence policy changes to benefit energy storage solutions.
  • Represent Fluence, foster relationships, and advocate for the company’s interests with elected and appointed officials, regulatory agencies, industry groups, and other key stakeholders, including Fluences current and prospective customers and suppliers.
  • Handle the preparation and submission of necessary policy advocacy documents and associated collateral, either prepared directly by Fluence or by third parties representing Fluences interests (e.g. industry groups). This includes fact sheets, comments, filings, and other associated documentation.
  • Collaborate across the company to ensure current and prospective legislative and regulatory compliance, including supporting customer and supplier compliance as needed.
  • Offer expertise on utility planning and procurement, environmental, safety, trade, permitting, interconnection and market design to support the execution of Fluence strategy.
  • Support and contribute to policy and advocacy related public relations and marketing efforts and associated campaigns.
  • Manage and collaborate with government affairs and regulatory consultants as needed to effectuate the responsibilities listed above.

What does the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

  • Undergraduate degree required.
  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in legislative and regulatory policy and advocacy within the energy sector, including a minimum of 3 years either directly or indirectly managing a team. Experience with renewable energy and/or energy storage preferred.
  • A deep understanding of legislative and regulatory policymaking and a track record of successfully influencing legislative and regulatory policy decisions. In addition, this position requires extensive knowledge of the U.S. state and federal legislative and regulatory environment as it pertains to the energy sector. Knowledge of the Canadian state and/or federal legislative and regulatory environment as it pertains to the energy sector preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of energy sector business fundamentals/strategies and innovation, and its intersection with legislative and regulatory policies.
  • Consultant and industry group management experience & demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong project management skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
  • A team player with a global mindset.
At Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply!
Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance
Generous 401K Match
Annual Bonus Incentive
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Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
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