RTO - Manager, Regulatory Delivery and Strategy (Hybrid)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY 3RD PARTY SOLICITATIONS. ANY SUCH INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR RECEIVE A RESPONSE. WE CAN ONLY WORK WITH DIRECT APPLICANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP. THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

SOFT's client located in Hybrid Minneapolis, MN or Indianapolis, IN is looking for a RTO- Manager, Regulatory Delivery and Strategy for a long term contract assignment.

Key Accountabilities:
•  Project management, including identification of issues, monitoring and tracking of relevant activities at the ISOs / RTOs and respective proceedings at State Public Service Commissions  
•  Develop and maintain relationships with key staff at the ISOs / RTOs and State Public Service Commissions  
•  Support and advise teams engaged in development of transmission line projects within the ISOs / RTOs footprint and align internally within client with transmission policy and project development across markets  
•  Engage with stakeholders active in the ISO / RTO markets and member States in coordination with clients Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder engagement teams  
•  Develop policy trackers, prepare summaries of policy options and positions, and draft comments and negotiate policy positions with various external stakeholders  
•  Represent client in external meetings at RTOs / ISOs and State Public Service Commissions and report on policy developments  
•  Collaborate with diverse groups within client to ensure awareness of projects and internal alignment on policy positions  
•  Align client US businesses and strategic policy planning  
  
Qualifications   
•  Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience working with a ISO / RTO, State Utility Commission, Utility, energy developer or as a consultant to these industries  
•  Educational background in engineering, life sciences, economics, policy and/or legal  
•  Detail-oriented, independent self-starter, quick-learner, and analytical  
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
•  Understanding of US, regional and State energy policy and markets, and experience within the ISO / RTO region  
•  Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills  
•  Ability to travel within ISO / RTO region and to client meetings in NYC and/or Boston