Associate Director, Regulatory Policy

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

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Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All. Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices.

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Starting Salary: $100,006.40 - $125,008.00 Annually

*This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

CEO carries out its mission, in part, by intervening in Commission proceedings where it can bring a unique perspective representing the interests of the Governor’s Office and the State of Colorado. This includes advocating for policies that support statewide greenhouse gas emissions reductions, Governor Polis’s priorities of setting Colorado on a path to 100 percent renewable energy for the grid by 2040, and positioning Colorado as a leader in the clean energy economy.

The Regulatory group on the Policy Team provides ongoing policy, research, and technical assistance on energy and greenhouse gas pollution reduction matters to the Colorado General Assembly, and participates in energy-related proceedings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

CEO currently has an opportunity for an Associate Director (AD) on the Policy team. The AD will be a key leader on the team, supporting the Managing Director in management of staff, strategic planning and budgeting, and interfacing with other CEO units. The AD will initially manage a team of 4 to 6 staff with the possibility of additional staff in coming years. An ideal candidate will have experience with energy regulatory policy and planning, budgeting and leading teams, a compassionate leadership style, strong attention to detail, a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and active listening skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Leadership

• Manage the work of the Regulatory group on the Policy team, including ensuring timely development, drafting, and filing of testimony and comments in PUC proceedings.

• Work with the Managing Director to develop regulatory strategy and policy to advance the mission of the Office. 

• Lead staff work on stakeholder engagement related to PUC proceedings.

• Assess new PUC filings and make recommendations on whether the CEO should intervene. 

• Research current issues related to the energy sector. 

• Support Office leadership team in the development of legislative policy that has impacts for CEO’s regulatory work.

• Work with other CEO staff to ensure consistent messaging on energy policy issues and items. 

Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop members of the Regulatory group of the Policy team, including leading performance planning and providing professional growth opportunities. 

• Empower staff to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Set clear expectations, build trust, and encourage regular feedback, and provide leadership to the entire team.

• Lead hiring efforts of new team members 

Cross-CEO Coordination

• Coordinate across CEO teams to accomplish program goals and objectives

• Meet regularly with other Associate Directors to ensure program alignment and awareness

Planning and Budget Management

• Work with Managing Director and other Senior Leadership to lead strategic planning efforts

• Oversee and monitor the Regulatory group’s budget, meeting with CEO Budget staff on a monthly basis and keeping Director informed of any major changes or areas of concern

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years experience working in the energy regulatory policy field. A graduate degree may substitute for some experience. 

• Demonstrated experience in PUC or other regulatory settings, including drafting and filing testimony

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team with at least two direct reports

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong time management and organization skills

• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years experience working in the energy regulatory policy field.

• Dedicated to continuous improvement, desire to learn new skills

Supplemental Information:

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.  

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.  If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.