Nreca
SVP Business and Technology Strategies
Arlington, VA · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$375k-$500kDetected 25 days ago
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About the role
- Job Description Based in Arlington, Virginia, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national trade association representing America's nearly 900 local electric cooperatives.
- From growing suburbs to the most remote rural communities, electric co-ops keep the lights on and are critical engines of economic growth, resilience, and opportunity.
- NRECA is working with Boyden talent advisory consultants to find the right candidates for this position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage the department budget to align the work effort, funding, and expenses with the strategic goals of the department.
- Provide advice and support to the Government Relations Department in the development of public policy positions and regulatory and legislative testimony, with emphasis on FERC, NERC, NIST, USDA, EPA, and DOE.
- Represent NRECA members' interests and maintain contact with government agencies, trade and professional associations, and allied organizations on matters dealing with technology development, engineering, utility operations, and technology transfer.
- Ensure that department staff maintain strong working relationships with member systems through the NRECA standing committees, Statewide engineering and operations committees, and the Electric Staff Division of the RUS.
- Guide the development of viable government grant applications for funding to support the development and implementation of new technologies and ensure effective policies, procedures, and administration for compliance with grant requirements and regulations.
- NRECA partners closely with co-ops to ensure continued success in a rapid and dynamic energy landscape.
- Lead a well-integrated, high-performing team.
Requirements
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures
- As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
- Experience and Qualifications Required:
- 10+ years' experience in progressing leadership for strategic planning, executive business leadership, entrepreneurship and/or management consulting.
- Knowledge of electric utility industry including engineering, operations and power markets.
- Excellent management skills and the ability to coalesce disparate functions into a common mission.
- Demonstrated track record of commercializing products, services, and solutions.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
- Formal Education Required:
- A commitment to and passion for utilizing advancing technology for the improvement of society.
- Build and sustain a high-performing team with an appreciation and interest in building and sustaining strategic relationships and working partnership with key internal decision makers, members, staff, a variety of governance entities, allied organizations, and the public.
- Analyze the business environment to prioritize and organize work efforts and deliver high-quality, high-value services in a resource-constrained environment.
- Lead people and large work units with a track record of developing, motivating, and delegating across a large, functionally disparate team.
- Organize and manage time, multi-task, operate under pressure, and prioritize projects (or work) using effective organization skills.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
- Master's degree preferred.
Skills
- Understand requirements for federal grants management and compliance.
- Exercise judgment and discretion in the execution of all duties and responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) in the day-to-day essential duties of the job.
- Regular and significant travel to members, conferences, and meetings.
Compensation
- $375,000 - $500,000, plus eligibility for an annual incentive opportunity. Final compensation is determined by individual qualifications, experience and internal equity.
- Prepare and present formal presentations to large audiences at NRECA's regional and annual membership meetings, and other forums.
Benefits
- Establish a strategic vision, direct the development and execution of a strategic plan to prioritize and serve the members needs.
Equal opportunity
- Commission (EEOC) recently released the ' Know Your Rights ' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
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