Manager/Director of Policy & Strategy

About Us

East Point Energy is a development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operation of energy storage projects. Our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country, helping to transform the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come. East Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.

East Point’s nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project. The firm’s executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment.

East Point is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they feel they are fully qualified in every way. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.

Title: Manager/Director of Policy & Strategy

The Manager/Director of Policy & Strategy is responsible for developing East Point’s policy strategies across various markets, spearheading advocacy/coalition building work in priority markets to advance the company’s strategic interests, and leading the company’s analysis and research of policy in support of our team’s efforts across all business units. The Manager/Directorof Policy & Strategy will engage all domains of policy, including legislative, regulatory, and wholesale market efforts at the state and federal levels, as well as work actively on ISO/RTO efforts.   The position will initially report directly to the CEO. The level of the role (Director or Manager) will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Track and build policy strategies to support East Point’s energy storage goals on three fronts:
  • Federal: trade, tariffs, IRA, ITC, FERC/NERC, etc.
  • State: revenue, permitting reform, and taxes
  • ISO/RTOs: market and interconnection queue design and reforms
• Assess the impact of prospective legislative and regulatory policies on the company’s business and synthesize and coordinate with the project development, business development, EPC, asset management, and accounting teams
• Lead East Point’s external policy engagement with industry peers and groups, policymakers, and other key stakeholders
• Manage and update corporate strategy
• Serve as liaison with East Point’s parent company, Equinor, on market strategy and policy-related items
• Create siting strategies to identify opportunities for East Point’s organic and inorganic pipeline
• Utilize internal resources and third-party partners to evaluate strategic opportunities within current and future markets
• Track alternative technologies (such as non-lithium energy storage, solar, green hydrogen, onshore wind) and adjust strategic recommendations accordingly
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Education/Qualifications/Skills:

• 4-year university degree, BS or BA, Masters degree preferred
• 4 years' experience of energy industry experience, regulatory and/or legislative experience with a clear track record of success
• Experience managing and working collaboratively with lobbyists, trade associations, industry partners, and consultants
• Direct experience in project development, business development, a utility, and/or government preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and Salesforce
• Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal, and non-verbal
• Public speaking experience

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Passion for energy development and the environment
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
• Team player and leader, proactive attitude
• Organized, attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and create support for development projects
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
• Integrity and accountability

Travel & Time Commitment:

• Approximately 10% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects
• This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times. 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA preferred. We are potentially open to hybrid or remote work candidates who are willing to travel often to the East Point Energy offices.

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.