Orenda, Inc

Director, NY Market Policy

New York, New York, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$200kDetected 34 days ago

FDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingRenewable EnergyRegulatory Affairs

About the role

We are seeking a highly proactive and analytical Director, NY Market Policy (internally recognized as our Market Monitor) to shape New York State and City market policy, driving a clean energy transition.
Reporting closely to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), you will serve as a primary external voice for Orenda.
In this role, you will monitor ongoing policy matters, track key dockets to keep our operations ahead of regulatory shifts, and proactively advocate for market structures that accelerate energy storage deployment.

Regulatory Database Ownership: Build and maintain a structured, centralized tracking system for all active New York policy matters-documenting status, critical deadlines, key stakeholders, and internal accountability-ensuring a continuous single source of truth for the company.
Partner with the CSO to propose specific technical or operational mitigation and capture plans complete with clear timelines, owners, and decision gates.
Evidence-Based Advocacy: Develop, draft, and execute formal advocacy strategies, including written comments, regulatory proposals, and targeted stakeholder outreach. Establish clear, objective frameworks to measure advocacy progress against commercial goals.
Author crisp briefing documents, talking points, and strategic meeting readouts that seamlessly translate dense policy nuances into operational direction.
Cross-Functional Orchestration: Own policy-related initiatives from inception through to closure.
Act as the bridge between regulatory developments and internal execution by documenting next steps, communicating executive decisions, and driving follow-through across multiple internal teams and external partners.
We develop, build, own and operate battery energy storage projects in dense urban environments to bridge the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.

Analytical Mindset & Critical Thinking: A structural mindset with the ability to navigate massive amounts of regulatory text and distill it into highly usable business frameworks.
Strong ability to evaluate technical and financial trade-offs.
Ownership & Execution: Ability to work effectively as an expert individual contributor, taking full ownership of the policy monitoring function from tracking through to internal communication.
Proven success in navigating regulatory ambiguity independently.
Influence & Persuasion: Strong ability to communicate and persuade effectively in complex group environment.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Policy, Economics, Engineering, Law) or equivalent practical experience.
A structural mindset with the ability to navigate massive amounts of regulatory text and distill it into highly usable business frameworks.
Ability to work effectively as an expert individual contributor, taking full ownership of the policy monitoring function from tracking through to internal communication.
Strong ability to communicate and persuade effectively in complex group environment.

Deep knowledge of the New York energy market, including utility tariffs, distribution-level programs, NYISO tariffs, and utility infrastructure challenges.
Familiarity with Department of Public Service (DPS) dockets is highly preferred.
Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of the New York energy market, including utility tariffs, distribution-level programs, NYISO tariffs, and utility infrastructure challenges.

Establish clear, objective frameworks to measure advocacy progress against commercial goals.
Experience from the solar, energy storage, or broader renewable sectors is highly valued.
Skills and Attributes

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position in New York City is $100,000 - $200,000 per year.
The final base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Bonus: In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

Health, dental, and vision insurance
LifeTime Fitness corporate membership
Monthly commuter stipend
Learning and education stipend
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

The Strategy team at Orenda leads the scouting, analysis, and validation of new investment opportunities.
The team works cross-functionally with other business units to translate research findings into implementation plans that move opportunities from concept to scale.
In addition, the team monitors policy developments in the markets where the company operates, forecasts their impact, and advocates for favorable changes.
Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology.
We are a dynamic, NYC-based company at the forefront of a new industry.
We are seeking highly motivated and incredibly talented individuals who wish to contribute to our important mission.

Orenda Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.
equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.

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