Staff Policy Advisor, Energy

Staff Policy Advisor, Energy

What to Expect

Tesla's Energy Policy team supports the company's objectives by engaging key stakeholders on a broad range of policy platforms, including legislative, municipal, business development and regulatory matters to support solar energy, energy storage, energy manufacturing, and energy deployments. The Staff Policy Advisor will be responsible for initial business development and work as a policy lead, searching for, responding to, and assessing potential federal and regional business relationship needs. The Staff Policy Advisor will have a focus in federal engagements including with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Agencies, and Congressional officials. 

What You’ll Do

• Supporting regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the federal and regional level
• Developing and negotiating policy proposals and business development opportunities, advocating on behalf of Tesla to parties, stakeholders, and federal/regional leaders, as well as engaging community, industry, and related organizations
• Enable/Educate internal partners on regulatory compliance requirements for energy management and procurement
• Build strong relationships with regulators, peer companies, and trade associations and their staff members to advance the company’s goals and objectives.
• Support regulatory and legislative policy proposals at the state and regional levels including providing oral and written testimony

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in a field relevant to Energy, Political Science, Economics, and Utility Business Models or equivalent experience
• 8+ years’ relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry and 4+ Federal Affairs and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission engagement experience
• Deep knowledge of electric utility regulations, regional transmission system operations, 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 affinity for business models, financial modelling, optimization, and creative thinking
• Highly energetic personality with an ability to function autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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