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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Clean Energy or other supervisory official, the Storage Policy & Program Manager

will be responsible for managing the storage programs within the Division of Clean Energy.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the direction, coordination, implementation, and performance of storage projects and programs. Support internal

and external teams to implement storage programs and the development of storage assets throughout the state. Advance the

design of a program for storage, considering factors such as regulatory clarity, public engagement, 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 experience in the energy storage industry or related fields, utility regulation, energy

markets, or public utility oversight. Demonstrated experience with the energy storage industry. 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 the storage industry

• Strategic policy development and implementation

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management

• High ethical standards and commitment to public service