Manager, External Affairs – East Region

What The Role Is

State and local-level policies are key drivers of the transition to clean energy and success of clean energy projects. In the Eastern U.S., many states have moved rapidly to adopt goals of 100% clean energy, while others are pursuing an all-of-the-above strategy where renewables coexist with conventional energy resources. As one of the largest renewable energy companies in the U.S., Clearway Energy Group is playing a leadership role in this transition, developing and operating a fleet of wind, solar, battery storage, and natural gas power plants that spans 32 states. Clearway’s External Affairs team works at the interface of public policy and project development to advance legislative and regulatory initiatives that support Clearway’s development pipeline and operating fleet. This role will lead Clearway’s external affairs engagement in Eastern states, with an immediate focus on New England, New York, and the Appalachian Region (WV/MD/PA), where Clearway is developing a robust pipeline of renewable energy projects. 

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement a strategy for legislative policy and regulatory advocacy to support the development of Clearway’s projects in the Eastern U.S. states. Work creatively and collaboratively to build support for key policies and projects.
• Build relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders across the region, including state and local elected officials.
• Hire and manage local lobbyists and consultants as needed to support Clearway’s priorities.
• Represent Clearway in industry associations and coalitions collaborating on legislative, regulatory, and political work.
• Advise on community engagement plans for projects in development and operation.
• Keep business development, project development, asset management, and other business leads up to date on legislative and regulatory dynamics affecting their projects.

What You'll Bring

• The political and regulatory landscape for clean energy in the East is complex and ever-changing. The ideal candidate for this role will bring relevant experience, solid core skills, and an eagerness to learn.
• 5+ years of experience working on energy policy, legislation, and/or regulation at the state and regional levels.
• Bachelor's degree in energy, economics, law policy, political science, or similar.
• Entrepreneurial and creative thinking, ideally demonstrated by developing new legislation, a business plan, or otherwise taking an idea from concept to implementation. Ability to self-organize and execute a start-to-finish plan for achieving an objective. Attention to detail is paramount.
• Clear communication in both speaking and writing. Excel at concise information presentation in memos, emails, and PowerPoint slides. Responsive and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively tailor communications to an audience. Comfortable drafting comments on in-the-weeds regulatory issues, and adept at translating complex concepts into straightforward language and graphics that audiences can understand.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences, virtually and in person.
• Eager to learn, comfortable asking questions to ensure understanding.
• Comfortable with fast-changing priorities and inherent ambiguity when working in a new area of policy and business development.
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 50%)
• This position is remote; candidates should be located in the Eastern U.S. with straightforward travel ability to state capitals in New England, New York, and Appalachia (WV/MD/PA).

What Would Be Nice

• Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. energy, economics, law, policy, public administration or similar)
• Background and experience in political campaign management (issue advocacy or electoral campaigns).
• Experience with energy markets (e.g., FERC, RTO/ISOs).

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

#LIRemote

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.4 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets, and over 2.4 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s fleet of emissions-free assets generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Clearway Energy, Inc. is one of the largest owners of clean energy generation assets in the US and is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Our portfolio comprises approximately 11.4 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage and over 2.4 GW of dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. Through our diversified and primarily contracted clean energy portfolio, Clearway Energy endeavors to provide our investors with stable and growing dividend income. Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Class C and Class A common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols CWEN and CWEN.A, respectively. Clearway Energy, Inc. is sponsored by our controlling investor, Clearway Energy Group LLC. For more information, visit investor.clearwayenergy.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.