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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Clean Energy or other supervisory official, the Virtual Power Plant Policy &

Program Manager will be responsible for managing the virtual power plant programs within the Division of Clean Energy.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the direction, coordination, implementation, and performance measurement of virtual power plant programs.

Coordinate internal and external teams to implement virtual power plant programs and their programmatic review throughout

the state. Advance the design of programs for virtual power plants, considering factors such as regulatory clarity, public

engagement, evaluation and measurement, and economic viability. Manage consultants and external technical advisors.

Remain aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Collaborate with complex teams

involving all relevant stakeholders to monitor and ensure that projects stay on schedule and budget. Work with relevant

stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget by managing changes to the project scope, schedule and project costs. Manage

and facilitate engagement with individuals, organizations and businesses outside of the BPU to advance project objectives.

Coordinate and collaborate with partner agencies (i.e. EDA, DEP, etc.) to achieve project deliverables and meet organizational

timelines as well as monitoring and engaging in related projects and programs. Lead or participate in policy recommendations,

implementation of legislative and executive branch directives, technical review, grant proposal review and grant management,

market analysis, program oversight, budget assessment, Board Order and other regulatory document preparation and

presentation and the review and preparation of comments on relevant legislation as required. Interact regularly with

Commissioners, legal staff, representatives of other state agencies, utility representatives, market participants and other

stakeholders. Participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems,

Public Policy, Economics, Business or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in programs associated with demand response

and virtual power plants, utility regulation, energy markets, or public utility oversight. Experience interacting with regulatory

agencies or regional transmission organizations (e.g., PJM). Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and complex

regulatory proceedings.

Core Competencies

• Deep technical understanding of demand response and virtual power plants

• Strategic policy development and implementation

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management

• High ethical standards and commitment to public service