• Assess market opportunities that emerge as a result of regulatory and policy changes and develop policy strategies to advance deployment of in-front-of -the-meter (IFM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) clean energy solutions. Galvanize internal and external resources to execute against that strategy.
• Track wholesale and retail regulatory and legislative developments in coordination with marketing, sales, product, and customer success colleagues.
• Model and estimate value creation for DERs at the wholesale and distribution levels.
• Analyze regulatory rules and regulations that impact Uplight’s business across energy, capacity and ancillary service markets. 
• Assess and quantify how regulatory and market developments impact customer business models and growth.

• Engage market operators, regulators, and trade organizations to: 
  • Advocate for effective market development policies with specific emphasis on solar + storage and virtual power plant (VPP) opportunities that align with Uplight's current and future product strategy.
  • Elevate the stature and perceived effectiveness of Uplight’s software solutions in the overall policy considerations and recommendations of regulators.
  • Describe the value proposition of Uplight's products, especially as they relate to wholesale power market policies.
  • Influence program design in a pragmatic, effective, and bold direction.
  • Support procurements and cost recovery of Uplight products. 
• Build Uplight’s brand as a thought partner and industry expert - e.g., testify before regulatory bodies, speak at conferences, participate in industry groups, etc.

• Collaborate internally, leveraging policy and regulatory expertise to inform the company’s product strategy and  support sales efforts.
• Engage in the highest impact regulatory proceedings to secure necessary approvals for the commercialization of and cost recovery for Uplight solutions.

• 6+ years of experience in the electric power, utility, or climate space in the U.S. or Canada
• Demonstrated experience working with key stakeholders in bulk power markets, including market operators, regulators, policymakers, utilities, advocates, and/or nonprofits. 
• Understanding of the hurdles in decarbonization of the electric power ecosystem through domain experience in one or more of the following areas: 
  • wholesale electricity markets (strongly desired), 
  • utility and market regulations/requirements,
  • on-site renewables and energy optimization,
  • DER markets and programs, or
  • virtual power plants and applicable market opportunities.
• Ability to apply both creative and critical thinking to nuanced policy and political situations.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to make complex topics accessible for a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience performing basic data analysis and modeling 
• A spirit of collaboration - and also strong conviction and willingness to have uncomfortable conversations in order to advance the speed and scale of decarbonization opportunities. 
• Creativity, pragmatism, a keen commercial sense and a bias for action.
• The ability to travel for work trips when in-person presence is important (estimated 25%).

• A master’s degree in public policy or a juris doctorate (JD).

• Proud to be over 500+ purpose-driven individuals helping to create a more sustainable planet.
• Committed to the environment, our employees, and our communities. 
• Focused on career growth by following defined career ladders.
• Committed to taking our work and mission seriously and….we love to laugh!

• 401k Match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance 
• Monthly wellness stipend 
• Peer to peer recognition program 
• Management by objectives bonus plan  
• Innovative flexible time off policy
• Exceptionally collaborative and cool office spaces 

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