Senior Advisor, State Engagement

WHO WE ARE

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide safe, reliable electricity for nearly 250 million Americans, and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, the electric power industry supports nearly 7 million jobs in communities across the United States and drives economic growth and prosperity. EEI also includes hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

EEI employees are required to work in office Monday-Thursday, and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR ADVISOR, STATE ENGAGEMENT:

The Senior Advisor, State Engagement serves as a senior subject matter expert and trusted resource within the EAGA division, bringing deep knowledge of state utility regulation, energy policy, and the electric power industry to EEI’s advocacy efforts. Reporting to the Vice President, State Engagement, this role represents EEI and the perspectives of its member companies before policymakers, regulators, and industry audiences through high-level presentations, speaking engagements, and testimony. The Senior Advisor also serves as an advisor to member companies on state regulatory and policy matters and as a flexible, senior contributor across the EAGA team, supporting priority state and federal initiatives and ad hoc projects as needs arise.

Other important responsibilities of the Senior Advisor, State Engagement, include:

• Represent EEI as a senior spokesperson and subject matter expert, delivering high-level presentations and remarks at conferences, speaking engagements, and industry, policymaker, and stakeholder events.
• Serve as a Senior Fellow for the Edison Foundation, supporting the Foundation’s educational programs as a utility regulation subject matter expert.
• Provide testimony on behalf of EEI and its member companies before state legislatures, regulatory bodies, and other forums as requested, and help prepare testimony, comments, and supporting materials.
• Serve as an advisor and resource to member companies on state regulatory, policy, and legislative matters, sharing insight on regulatory processes, emerging trends, and effective engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic counsel to the Vice President, State Engagement and EAGA leadership on state regulatory and policy developments, and help shape EEI’s state engagement priorities and positions.
• Support EEI’s working relationships with state regulators, legislators, governors’ offices, and state and regional regulatory associations to advance EEI’s priorities.
• Provide counsel on trends affecting the electric power industry, such as rate design, resource planning, grid reliability and resilience, affordability, and infrastructure investment, and translate them into actionable insights for EEI staff and member companies.
• Serve as a flexible, senior contributor across the EAGA team, leading or supporting ad hoc projects and priority initiatives, including on the federal side, as needs arise.
• Provide technical and policy expertise to support the development of EEI positions, white papers, briefing materials, and communications.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs, Communications, Legal & Policy, and other EEI divisions to align state and federal advocacy strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, engineering, law, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively senior experience in energy policy, utility regulation, or government affairs.
  • Senior-level leadership experience in state utility regulation.
  • Experience in government affairs or lobbying on behalf of an electric utility or energy company is preferred.
  • Deep technical knowledge of the electric power industry, including utility operations, ratemaking, resource planning, and the state and federal regulatory landscape.
  • Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills, with experience delivering testimony and addressing senior-level audiences.
  • Trusted working relationships and credibility with state regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to advise senior executives and member companies on complex and sensitive policy matters.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams, shifting between priorities and projects as needed.
  • Ability to travel as needed for speaking engagements, testimony, and member and stakeholder meetings.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $200,000 – $270,000. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 10% of the base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply online through EEI’s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.