Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Finance, Government Regulations, Leadership, Legal, Lobbying, Mentoring, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Team Player
Scout Clean Energy is seeking a motivated and collaborative Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs to advance our legislative and regulatory priorities across assigned states within the MISO and PJM footprints. This role will advocate for key policies, build and manage external relationships, and partner cross-functionally to advance Scout's development and operating portfolio.
The Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs will support legislative and regulatory affairs for states where Scout is actively developing and operating projects within the MISO and PJM footprints. Primary coverage includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Pennsylvania; exact portfolio and coverage may evolve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory developments across assigned states; translate implications into clear internal recommendations and action plans.
- Build and manage relationships with policymakers, regulators/utility commissions, trade associations, and other stakeholders; represent Scout in external forums and discussions.
- Coordinate external advocacy efforts, including with contract lobbyists, coalitions, and industry groups, to advance Scout priorities and ensure effective engagement with legislative and regulatory bodies.
- Partner with internal teams (development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, finance, etc.) to assess impacts, align policy strategy with business objectives, and mitigate risk.
- Draft internal briefings, position materials, and decision memos. Communicate risks, progress, and recommended actions to senior leadership.
- Maintain and improve internal tools (e.g., stakeholder maps, engagement logs, policy calendars, and trackers) to support coordinated execution.
- Mentor and support junior team members through knowledge-sharing, feedback, and collaboration.
This individual will join a small team reporting to the Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and will coordinate closely with internal and external subject matter experts to advance Scout's policy strategy and support execution across the development and operating portfolio.