Managing Policy Advisor, Wholesale Power Markets

Tesla is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join its Energy Policy Team to advocate on issues related to Tesla’s energy business before wholesale power market operators and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Managing Policy Advisor will work closely with Tesla’s commercial, product, engineering, and operations teams to advance policies in support of company goals. The Managing Policy Advisor will work closely with the Energy Policy Team, trade groups and other stakeholders to help strategize, align priorities, and ensure coverage of Tesla’s business priorities within regional transmission organization planning processes. This position can sit in any major metropolitan area, but preferably Washington DC, San Francisco, or Austin.

• Advance Tesla’s energy policies before wholesale power markets operators and FERC, including through regulatory filings, coordination with trade groups and other stakeholders, and meetings with regulatory staff
• Develop, present, and negotiate policy proposals within regional transmission organizations. Coordinate with Energy Policy Team on coverage within regional transmission organization planning processes
• Engage closely with Tesla’s energy business teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals
• Build strong relationships with regulators, peer companies, and trade associations and their staff members to advance the company’s goals and objectives

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry and 4+ years of work with wholesale power markets or federal energy regulatory engagements. Working knowledge of stakeholder processes at regional power markets and federal regulators to represent Tesla and achieve specific outcomes. Preferred: candidates who have demonstrated specific policy outcomes through prior work on wholesale power markets
• Degree in a field relevant to Energy, Political Science, Economics, and Utility Business Models or equivalent experience
• Deep knowledge of locational pricing, federal and state energy regulation, regional transmission system operations, electricity markets, and interconnection rules
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both writing and speaking - ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals
• Highly structured individual with an ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

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