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Director, Market and Regulatory Affairs, PJM

Location: 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Job ID#:  819
Job Category:  Government Affairs / Regulatory
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Position is REMOTE

 

This person will be JERA Americas lead specialist on PJM regulatory matters. The role will represent JERA Americas at PJM Committees, PJM industry associations, PJM-related consultants, and with other PJM stakeholders. The role will be responsible for reporting to internal personnel (Operations, Legal, Commercial and Development) on matters and market issues in PJM. As our lead advocate for PJM, this person will also get input from the relevant personnel on proposed rules and/or policies in the PJM footprint and develop our advocacy strategy.

Position Description

Essential Functions

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Advise internal stakeholders regarding current/pending regulations, agency/industry initiatives to ensure regulatory strategy is in alignment with company objectives.
  • Represent JERA Americas at relevant PJM Committees.
  • Provide regular reports to JERA Americas personnel about relevant market rule and policy deliberations
  • Lead efforts to develop advocacy strategies that support JERA America’s positions on PJM rules.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive regulatory strategies aligned with business goals
  • Participate in the activities of our Trade Association, P3.
  • Develop and maintain relationships in PJM and in PJM states that are beneficial to JERA America’s business, develop outreach plans for key external collaborators and regulators.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Legal, Operations, Finance, and Compliance, to ensure alignment on regulatory matters and support business initiatives.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with regulatory authorities, industry partners, and other stakeholders to influence regulatory outcomes and advance the company's interests.
  • Support Compliance Team’s efforts to ensure adherence to PJM rules, standards, and protocols, including participation in the preparation of compliance filings and responses to regulatory inquiries.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, propose policy positions, and advocate for the company's interests before regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, or public policy.
  • 5 to10 years of regulatory experience within PJM.
  • In-depth knowledge of PJM rules, protocols, and regulatory processes.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

 

  • MBA, JD, or graduate degree in Economics
  • Prior work in an ISO or regulatory agency
  • Experience in SPP, MISO, and/or ERCOT also a plus

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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