Job Description

Locations

• Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industryintermediate
• Deep knowledge of electric utility regulationsintermediate
• Deep knowledge of regional transmission system operationsintermediate
• Deep knowledge of utility resource planning processesintermediate
• Deep knowledge of interconnection rulesintermediate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsintermediate
• ability to synthesize and clearly communicate technical informationintermediate
• Working knowledge of utility planning processesintermediate
• ability to advocate for energy storage policies at the state levelintermediate
• ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environmentintermediate

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry (experience, 6 years)
• Degree in a field relevant to energy, political science, economics, or utility business models, or equivalent experience (Masters, Juris Doctor, or other advanced degree preferred) (experience)
• Deep knowledge of electric utility regulations, regional transmission system operations, utility resource planning processes, and interconnection rules (experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate technical information (experience)
• Working knowledge of utility planning processes and ability to advocate for energy storage policies at the state level (preferred: candidates with demonstrated specific policy outcomes through prior work) (experience)
• Highly energetic personality with the ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters, Juris Doctor, or other advanced degree preferred (degree in other advanced degree preferred)
• preferred: candidates with demonstrated specific policy outcomes through prior work (experience)

Responsibilities

• Develop state-level policy strategies to scale deployment of battery energy storage and create new market opportunities
• Engage proactively with policymakers, regulatory commissions, utilities, trade groups, and external stakeholders to advocate for energy priorities through regulatory filings and legislation
• Foster effective collaboration between Tesla’s policy, business development, operations, and engineering teams on policy and regulatory matters
• Monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments to inform strategic advocacy efforts
• Represent Tesla’s interests in public forums, hearings, and stakeholder meetings to advance energy storage initiatives

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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