COMPANY OVERVIEW
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.
Expected salary range of $180,000.00 to $196,000.00, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
The Senior Manager of Fuels Policy is responsible for developing and executing strategy within Constellation for all policy, rate and regulatory issues related to interstate natural gas pipelines. The position partners with the commercial, legal and other teams to preserve and enhance the value of the company&rsquos gas supply and transportation portfolios through regulatory processes. The position works cross functionally with internal and external resources to identify and implement develop and natural gas policies that mitigate rate risk and optimize transaction value and optionality.
PrimaryDutiesandAccountabilities
- Develop natural gas policy priorities and strategies to influence regulations and regulatory decisions affecting the production, transportation and distribution of natural gas that impact Constellation&rsquos commercial businesses. ·Advance Constellation&rsquos natural gas policy priorities with internal and external stakeholders by leveraging extensive regulatory experience.
- Develop recommendations for rates, structures, tariff changes and cost allocations that minimize Constellation&rsquos costs and risks and maximize the value of Constellation&rsquos natural gas portfolio.
- Negotiate with natural gas pipelines to implement the identified enhancements.
- Optimize deal structures from both regulatory and compliance perspectives and lead natural gas regulatory due diligence review for gas asset acquisition opportunities.
- Analyze pipeline infrastructure filings to determine commercial&rsquos response to trading implications and opportunities for Constellation&rsquos wholesale power and natural gas businesses.
- Manage policy development and identify issues and opportunities where natural gas and electric power regulations are interdependent. Lead interactions with industry groups (trade associations, NAESB) to ensure that Constellation&rsquos positions are incorporated into industry comments and proposals. Advance Constellation&rsquos positions in final rules and policies. Manage the internal implementation of final rules and policies (i.e., change of timely nomination and additional intraday nomination).
- Create a culture of compliance and educate employees on critical compliance violations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor&rsquos degree in business, engineering, political science, public policy or related field.
- Minimum 10 years related experience including 7 - years professional experience with management and leadership responsibilities in the gas industry, with at least 4 - years focused in government affairs or external affairs activities and pipeline ratemaking activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possess solid knowledge about the gas energy industry an understanding of, and experience in gas utility operations, utility ratemaking matters (especially with respect to gas pipelines) and the regulatory, political and legislative process.
- Conversant with trends and policy implications of current financial, energy, and legal issues associated with this industry.
- Strong consultative and interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of individuals inside and outside large companies, lobbyists, state and local elected and appointed officials and regulators, trade and business associations, foundations, political organizations, and public interest groups.
PreferredQualifications:
- Master&rsquos degree in political science, public policy or related field or law degree.
- A wide network of contacts within the business community, state and federal government, elected officials, and public interest groups.
- Leadership positions in external trade associations, coalitions or industry organizations.