Job Description
Manager or Director, Commercial Policy Manager or Director, Commercial Policy Chief Commercial Officer Full Time At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and supporting a more resilient, electrified grid. We’re a lean, mission-driven team accelerating the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, have a seat at the table from day one, and help shape a company that’s building the future of power—fast. We offer the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture, with competitive compensation and an achievement-oriented team. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), the Director, Commercial Policy is a key contributor to Elevate’s Commercial organization. This unique policy-commercial hybrid role is project-focused and execution-oriented. Sitting at the intersection of government affairs and commercial outcomes, the Director will, in close alignment with commercial leadership, execute policy and regulatory strategies that enable the successful deployment of Elevate’s utility-scale battery storage and solar projects. Focused on the ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM regions, the Director will advance policy efforts aligned with Elevate’s commercial goals and support the origination process to translate those efforts into executable opportunities. Key responsibilities include executing policy and commercial-related project priorities; initiating, tracking, and reporting on policy and origination opportunities; and engaging with trade associations, government officials, commercial counterparties, and other key stakeholders. Success in this role is measured by the ability to convert policy and regulatory outcomes into advanced projects, competitive bids, and executable commercial opportunities. Policy & Regulatory Execution Execute Elevate’s policy and regulatory strategy, in alignment with commercial leadership, to enable project advancement, market entry, and revenue certainty across priority states and ISO/RTO markets. Advance policy initiatives impacting utility-scale battery storage and solar deployment, including market participation, procurement programs, interconnection, permitting, and transmission access. Advise internal stakeholders on policy, regulatory, and origination opportunities, risks, and investment implications. Serve as key Elevate representative with state and federal policymakers, public utility commissions, utilities, and grid operators. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and industry influencers. Represent Elevate in public hearings, regulatory proceedings, and industry forums. Policy Advocacy & Market Structuring Proactively shape legislative, regulatory and market frameworks that advance Elevate’s commercial goals. Prepare and submit comment letters, testimony, and regulatory filings. Origination & Commercial Engagement Partner with Origination and Commercial teams to translate policy and regulatory developments into executable project and revenue opportunities. Enable project advancement and commercial execution by identifying and mitigating policy risks that impact procurement outcomes, timelines, and revenue certainty. Partner with commercial teams to advance policy-driven project opportunities and market entry strategies. Partner with Development and Finance teams to embed policy and origination considerations into project development, market entry, site selection, and portfolio strategy. Inform pipeline strategy and capital allocation through policy and regulatory insight. Mentor and develop junior policy or commercial resources as the function scales. 8+ years of experience in energy policy, government affairs, or regulatory leadership within the US power sector. ~ Experience partnering closely with commercial, development, or investment teams to advance projects or transactions. ~ S. wholesale power markets, energy storage, and grid infrastructure, including ISO/RTO market design and state regulatory frameworks. ~ Demonstrated success influencing policy or regulatory outcomes that enable project development, market entry, or commercial execution. ~ Sound strategic judgment with the ability to communicate complex policy and regulatory issues clearly to senior commercial and investment stakeholders. Leadership of multi-state, multi-ISO or regional policy portfolios. Experience supporting growth, investment, or market expansion in a private equity-backed or similar fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has Independent Power Producer experience and is commercial-minded, competitively driven, analytically strong, and detail-oriented. They are comfo