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Director of Market Policy - Battery Storage

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Company Overview 

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 US states and Canadian provinces that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably.  We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

 

About the Role 

Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.     

In order for the global energy system to make the transition from a carbon-based grid, to a renewable energy grid, large scale energy storage must be introduced into the electricity system to balance intra-hour supply and demand.  Energy storage is the enabler of high penetration variable renewable generation like solar and wind. 

Plus Power is looking to hire a Director of Market Policy to join the External Relations team. This qualified individual will serve as a key resource in monitoring and advancing the company’s policy and representation interests in the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and with Independent System Operators (ISOs).   

This role is responsible for ensuring the company has full insight and participation in the ISO discussions of market rules to minimize risks to Plus Power, including market technical complexities, reliability services, and market products where battery storage can offer value. The Director of Market Policy will maintain the necessary external relationships and engagement that position Plus Power as a respected reliability and market leader, with an initial focus on three regional markets.  The Director of Market Policy will work directly for the Chief External Relations Officer, but will collaborate across the organization to ensure effective ISO engagement strategy, process and execution.  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the corporate policy monitoring and engagement strategy at ISOs/RTOs for Plus Power. 
  • Leverage existing relationships with key ISO/RTO staff to bolster Plus Power’s presence and advance its interests in these markets and develop new relationships 
  • Act as the primary liaison amongst internal Plus Power teams providing policy, political, and strategic advice on corporate matters to the company’s various functional units, among widespread FERC rules and ISO/RTO regulations.  
  • Monitor potential changes to the energy market rules from FERC and NERC to ISO, engaging all relevant company subject matter experts, and preparing and presenting to the company the market impacts of proposed or enacted policy changes. 
  • With Policy team, monitor and assess market and reliability related developments for FERC standards and tariffs, ISOs products and operations, Utility requirements (NARUC) and other regional issues. 
  • Work with Asset Operations and Management team to ensure that Plus Power projects remain compliant with and adheres to the technical obligations of market obligations; and maintain an industry-leading record on reliability.  
  • Work with Policy team to foster and leverage industry relationships to understand, anticipate and/or lead market design (e.g. PCM, DER, Real Time Co-optimization, SATAO) and reliability challenges, and the development of new market products for energy storage. 
  • Draft and negotiate energy market design proposals, working internally and with external stakeholders (competitors, trade associations, environmental and other stakeholders, policymakers, etc.). 
  • Represent the company in policy meetings in ISO/RTOs including analyzing or presenting technical issues, negotiating changes to ISO/RTO requirements, and addressing compliance nuances. 
  • Manage contracted resources, as needed. 

  

Skills & Qualifications 

  • BS/BA with a concentration in environmental, political science, or legal studies; engineering studies a plus. 
  • Extensive knowledge of wholesale market and state policy rules and processes. 
  • 5+ years of energy policy engagement in the ISO/RTO markets with a stellar reputation and network in at least one ISO/RTO. 
  • Ability to understand and relay complex technical and economic subjects to the layperson. 
  • Understanding of the means of full technical adherence with Dispatch & Reliability Plans, technical obligations, means of compliance, trading and market transaction rules, and any technical nuances (risks). 
  • Experience working dynamically across teams and leaders who have a wide variety of backgrounds.   
  • Self-motivated with a dynamic, creative, and approachable personality, able to engage others and foster positive relationships. 
  • Clear and persuasive communications skills with excellent analytical and negotiating skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize and meet fast-moving deadlines without sacrificing quality. 
  • Creative thinker; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team with an intentional team mindset. 
  • Willing to travel up to 40%, on average.  
  • Highly organized with attention to detail. 
  • Proficient with MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel 

 

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

 

Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators. Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach.

The expected salary range* for this position begins at $[AMOUNT]. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.

The deadline* for applying to this role is 2/28/2025

 

Plus Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. Plus Power is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

 

*This information is provided in accordance with applicable law.

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