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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Policy Analyst – Legislative and Regulatory

Davis, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Regulatory and Policy Analyst to support their engagement in legislative and regulatory matters. The role involves analyzing proposals, providing strategic recommendations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and advocate for VCE's policy interests.

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Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals/proceedings to identify potential critical impacts on VCE

Provide policy and strategic recommendations to other VCE staff and consultants, including VCE’s Chief Executive Officer, about how priority issues impact VCE’s compliance with regulatory requirements and progress toward its strategic goals

Working independently and with VCE consultants and other VCE staff, prepare written materials to support VCE’s legislative and regulatory engagement and activities

Create analyses and technical assessments to support VCE’s policy positions in key regulatory and legislative proceedings

Draft and review comments, proposals, testimony, and briefs

Build and maintain industry relationships through stakeholder engagement and represent VCE’s policy interests to external parties, including public officials

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Local Development Programs, Power Procurement, Marketing, and Technology & Analytics, on regulatory and legislative matters

Monitor and identify regulatory changes affecting VCE, ensuring compliance with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other relevant regulations in collaboration with VCE’s regulatory consultants and staff

Participate as a VCE representative on CalCCA committees related to legislative and regulatory issues, as well as on other external committees related to legislative and regulatory issues

Identify and track state and federal funding opportunities and provide input to contribute to VCE funding proposals

Stay informed about trends in energy policy, markets, and emerging technologies

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested

Qualification

Energy policyLegislative analysisRegulatory analysisCalifornia energy landscapeMicrosoft Office SuiteStakeholder engagementBilingual (Spanish)Written communicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities to accomplish the duties and responsibilities listed above

Typically, this includes the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in energy, economics, sustainability, environment, or a closely related field in a policy, regulatory, legislative, or related topic

A minimum of 1 year of experience in energy policy, legislative analysis and/or advocacy, regulatory analysis, or a related field is required

The ability to speak Spanish is desirable

Knowledge of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) model and the California energy landscape

Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the California Legislature and relevant regulatory bodies (i.e. California Public Utilities Commission)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Effective presentation, outreach and engagement methods

Ability to excel in written/verbal communications, including the ability to translate complex technical or legal/policy issues into non-technical terms for a lay audience

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to synthesize and communicate complex topics for technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to build relationships and interact with various committees, boards, external stakeholders, other CCAs, and the public

Demonstrated ability to efficiently work independently on projects with limited input and oversight

Ability to make informed decisions and provide strategic input based on VCE's strategic goals, policies, Legislative and Regulatory Platform and VCE's Vision Statement

Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings as necessary, including travel to local, regional and statewide events

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternate transportation as approved by the CEO and a safe driving record