Clean Energy Manager, Strategic Engagement

Overview Con Edison, a multi‑billion‑dollar energy utility, is leading the clean energy transition in New York City and Westchester County. We are investing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to drive the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smartly integrate distributed resources into our energy systems, and push forward the adoption of energy efficiency and clean heating by our customers. The Strategic Engagement Section within the Customer Clean Energy Programs Organization works with internal and external stakeholders to support the Company’s Energy Efficiency & Building Electrification (EE‑BE) Portfolio. The Clean Energy Manager will help develop strategic direction and drive organizational alignment to support the EE‑BE portfolio, with a primary (though not exclusive) focus on building electrification. The Manager will be expected to build collaborative relationships with internal colleagues, colleagues at other utilities, regulatory staff, participating contractors and other key partners. The Manager will develop expertise in building electrification technologies and costs, and program design approaches to support their deployment. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Use your background and expertise to help build the Company’s awareness and understanding of strategic developments related to energy efficiency, building electrification, non‑pipes alternatives, programs for disadvantaged communities and rate design to support program design and implementation. Work with strategy and operations groups to identify key issues, develop positions and proposals on behalf of the Company, and design regulatory and stakeholder outreach strategies to support the Company’s achievement of key aspects of its Clean Energy Commitment. Help manage the organization’s regulatory relationships including development of regulatory filings, working with operations groups to gather data and writing and editing narrative descriptions. Represent the Company in utility and other working groups on EE‑BE topics and work collaboratively to develop shared policy positions and public comments. Develop advocacy materials including PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and briefing documents as part of an outreach strategy. Leverage innovative thinking to develop strategy, proposals, and analyses to support the Company’s periodic rate filings and proposals that may occur beyond the EE‑BE proceedings. Assist in corporate emergencies as required (e.g., through a system emergency assignment). Perform other related tasks and assignments as required. Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory and to Albany, NY, as needed. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s Degree and 2 years of relevant work experience. Relevant Work Experience Advanced presentation and analytical skills, required. Project management experience, experience aligning diverse teams, and ability to problem‑solve and persevere through ambiguity, required. Experience working at or with a regulated electric and/or gas utility in a finance, regulatory, policy, or corporate communications role, preferred. Experience working on or studying energy policy, preferred. Familiarity with New York’s energy policy and organizations active in the New York energy and utility policy space, preferred. Skills and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Licenses and Certifications Driver’s License Required Physical Demands Ability to respond to system emergencies Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Con Edison