Managing Policy Advisor – Virtual Power Plants & Rates Policy
Key Info
Job Title:
Managing Policy Advisor – Virtual Power Plants & Rates Policy
Location:
Remote
Sector:
ENERGY STORAGE
Salary:
$165,000 - $230,000 + cash and stock
Contract Type:
permanent
Join a global leader in advanced energy and power infrastructure as it expands its policy and regulatory function to support the growth of distributed energy and virtual power plant (VPP) solutions across North America.
This business operates one of the most advanced and vertically integrated energy platforms in the industry, spanning energy storage, power electronics, software, and grid services.
As distributed energy resources scale and reshape how electricity markets operate, the organisation is investing in senior policy leadership to unlock new revenue streams, remove regulatory barriers, and enable participation in both retail and wholesale energy markets. This role sits at the intersection of policy, market design, and commercial strategy directly influencing how distributed energy is deployed, monetised, and integrated into the grid at scale.
The Role
This is a senior policy position focused on shaping regulatory and market frameworks to support the growth of virtual power plants, distributed energy resources, and grid-interactive technologies.
You will lead engagement across regulatory bodies, system operators, and industry stakeholders to design and implement policies that enable distributed energy participation in wholesale markets, improve retail rate structures, and remove barriers to technologies such as vehicle-grid integration.
Working closely with internal commercial, product, engineering, and operations teams, you will align policy strategy with business objectives ensuring that evolving market rules support scalable deployment and long-term growth.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute policy strategy to expand the role of distributed energy resources and virtual power plants across North America
Lead engagement with RTOs/ISOs and regulatory bodies to shape market participation models for aggregated DERs
Advocate for modern electricity rate design that incentivises grid-supportive behaviour and unlocks new revenue streams
Drive alignment between retail tariffs and wholesale market participation to enable scalable business models
Engage with public utility commissions, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to influence regulatory outcomes
Represent the business in regulatory proceedings, working groups, and public forums through written submissions and presentations
Build coalitions with trade associations and partners to support key policy initiatives
Support internal teams by translating complex regulatory developments into clear commercial implications
The Candidate Required:
6+ years of experience in energy policy, utility regulation, or electricity market design
Strong understanding of distributed energy resources, grid services, and electricity market structures
Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, system operators (RTOs/ISOs), or public utility commissions
Ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical commercial outcomes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Highly valued:
Experience with virtual power plants, DER aggregation, or demand response programs
Familiarity with retail electricity tariffs and rate design
Background working with utilities, system operators, or energy technology providers
Advanced degree (e.g. Master’s, JD) in a relevant field
Why This Role Stands Out
Market-shaping impact – Directly influence how distributed energy and virtual power plants are integrated and monetised across North America
High-growth sector exposure – Work at the forefront of grid transformation, electrification, and decentralised energy
Proven platform – Support a business with deployed, scalable technology already operating at grid level
Strategic visibility – Partner closely with commercial and product teams to shape long-term growth
Career progression – Opportunity to expand into broader market development, strategy, or leadership roles
This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of policy and commercial strategy where shaping regulation directly enables market growth and unlocks the future of distributed energy.
