Senior Climate Policy Advisor

Southern California Edison is seeking a Senior Climate Policy Advisor to shape energy and climate policy, lead regulatory activities, engage stakeholders, and promote cleaner air. The role requires over ten years of regulatory experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include developing regulatory documents, advising on compliance, and leading cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work mode with flexibility for remote work, focusing on personal and professional growth.
About the position

As a Senior Climate Policy Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE), you will play a crucial role in shaping energy and climate policy to support SCE's Clean Power and Electrification Pathway. This position involves leading cross-functional teams in regulatory activities, developing and reviewing key regulatory documents, and engaging with external stakeholders to advocate for SCE's strategic goals. Your work will directly contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner air, making a significant impact on the environment and the community.

Responsibilities
• Develops business requirements, performs gap analysis, and identifies strategies for controls and risk mitigation.
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• Facilitates training and ensures the effective remediation of potential non-compliant situations.
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• Supports legislative strategy and legislative language development to advance or defend company positions.
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• Conducts audit reviews to ensure compliance with policies and standards enforced by relevant agencies.
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• Identifies significant regulatory challenges and commercial opportunities for current and future regulatory environments.
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• Advises and counsels on new consumer products and product structures and compliance with changing regulatory rules and varying political environments.
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• Oversees and implements the organization's compliance reporting activities.
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• Leads regulatory report submission for the company.
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• Provides guidance to cross-functional organizations on considering preventative measures on corrective action responses.

Requirements
• Ten or more years of experience with regulatory filings/proceedings and compliance standards.
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• Bachelor's / Graduate Degree in Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field.
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• Five years of experience in advocating or analyzing regulations, public policy development, strategic analysis, or regulatory case management.
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• Experience developing regulatory documents such as Applications, Advice Letters, Testimony, and Comments.
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• Experience driving advocacy initiatives before regulatory agencies, such as the California Air Resources Board.
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• Experience building relationships with key partners to amplify SCE's strategic goals.
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• Knowledge of utility-related regulations overseen by the California Air Resources Board, such as Cap-and-Trade and Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations.
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• Electric utility industry experience.
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• Experience with regulatory and/or legislative processes.
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• Experience developing and delivering presentations to stakeholders and senior management.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Hybrid work mode with flexibility to work remotely on certain days.
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• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.