Executive Director - Regulatory Affairs (Texas)

Job Description:

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

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Position Specific Description

As the Executive Director, you will be responsible for all regulatory affairs in Texas. The position involves oversight responsibility and management of the policy, positions, and priorities in Texas in support of NextEra's existing businesses and new development and growth. This includes policy coordination of and responsibility for the state regulatory commissions and agencies, and ERCOT. The job requires commercial capabilities and knowledge of all NEER’s businesses to flag risks and credibly work with policy makers and politicians to advance NextEra interests. The position also involves extensive teamwork, internally and externally, on such issues as regulatory proceedings, legislation, permitting, and environmental review processes.

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Candidate should have strong teamwork / team building ability, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate a multi-background professional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required as well as a disciplined approach to managing competing company interests and setting priorities for the team and the region. Candidates should be willing to travel in support of priorities and be in Texas.

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Overview

Employee in this role directly supports NEER’s operational and development organizations through representation of our company’s interests in all Texas regulatory bodies and ERCOT. The employee will lead a team and work closely with their Texas legislative counterpart in addition to other employee groups at NEER.

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Job Overview

Employees in this role directly support management and development through representation of our company’s interests in regulatory bodies, regional transmission, and planning organizations and legislatures and members of the executive branch of state governments in the United States and provinces in Canada.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

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• Participates in stakeholder processes, regulatory bodies, and/or regional organizations
• Lobbies legislatures
• Formulates company strategies internally for communication in the marketplace
• Completes long-range strategic planning
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 12+ years

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Master’s - Business Administration
• Juris Doctorate

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NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

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Employee Group: Exempt

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Employee Type: Full Time

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Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

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Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

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Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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