Head of Policy (ChargeScape)

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ChargeScape – Head of Policy

About ChargeScape

The U.S. is on track for 50% of all new vehicle sales in 2030 to be electric – but our power grid was not built to withstand this level of electricity demand, and charging remains a pain point for drivers. With over 80% of EV charging occurring at home, ChargeScape was formed by some of the world’s largest automakers (BMW, Ford, and Honda – with more joining soon) with the mission to enable everyone to access sustainable, affordable energy from a reliable power grid.

ChargeScape’s software platform serves as the connective tissue between EV drivers and power utilities, using cloud-based commands to schedule EV charging for the most grid-friendly, low-carbon hours all while putting money back in drivers’ wallets. We recently launched with a founding team of executives with over a decade of experience in EV charging software, and are looking to make one of our first hires for a critical leadership position.

 

The role

The Head of Policy will report to ChargeScape’s VP Business Development and will be responsible for leading ChargeScape’s regulatory engagement and policymaking efforts supporting vehicle-grid integration. Electric utilities design EV charging programs for their customers in line with legislative and regulatory directives from their state public utilities commission. A successful Head of Policy will be able to develop and execute on a regulatory strategy that builds alliances, influences public utilities commissioners and other stakeholders, and results in cost-effective EV charging programs for our utility clients and their ratepayers.

Core responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing ChargeScape’s policy and regulatory strategy for the USA, in line with the long-term goals of the broader ChargeScape business development team;
• Identifying policy and industry bodies with objectives that are aligned with ChargeScape’s own, and representing ChargeScape within those bodies;
• Building alliances with external stakeholders whose objectives are aligned with ChargeScape;
• Tracking transport electrification and demand-side management dockets in priority US states, and drafting and submitting high-quality comments for state-level public utility commission proceedings;
• Researching regulatory filings to support market and competitive intelligence;
• Representing ChargeScape at industry conferences; and
• Supporting the broader business development team to prepare for utility meetings by providing high-quality policy summaries and presentations.

 

The candidate

The ideal candidate has:

• Experience working with state-level public utilities commissions;
• Significant domain expertise in power grids, distributed energy resources, and/or electric vehicles;
• Exceptional writing skills, with an ability to persuade using data and logic;
• A high aptitude to think strategically and execute tactically; and
• A strong attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in policy or regulatory affairs in the energy/utility industry;
• Willingness to travel as needed; and
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law or social sciences (MPA or JD preferred).

 

The opportunity

We will be able to offer you:

• A competitive salary and bonus, with total cash compensation of $150,000 - $200,000 per year;
• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) and unlimited PTO;
• A flexible/hybrid work environment with regular company-wide offsites; and
• The opportunity to shape ChargeScape’s business from the ground up.

 

Application

Apply using the link or reach out via talent@chargescape.com

ChargeScape is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All employment decisions are based solely on merit, job requirements, and business needs.