Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Apex Clean Energy

Senior Manager, Government Affairs at Apex Clean Energy focusing on state policy and regulatory matters in the ERCOT and SPP regions. Collaborate with trade associations to advocate for renewable energy projects.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, analyze, and develop company positions on legislation affecting the electricity sector in the ERCOT and SPP regions.
Work collaboratively with trade associations, industry colleagues, and other allied stakeholders.
Manage contract lobbyists engaged at the state level, providing direction and materials.
Educate policymakers about the company’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects.
Provide real-time updates and forecasts on legislative threats and opportunities to senior leadership, development teams, and asset management.
Monitor and analyze regulatory activity at the ERCOT, PUCT, and other regulatory bodies.
Partner with internal subject matter experts to support project commercialization and execution.
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with ERCOT and PUCT staff.
Manage outside counsel and regulatory consultants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, energy policy, environmental studies, or engineering, or another relevant area of study.
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or energy policy; minimum of 3 years of direct Texas legislature and/or ERCOT experience.
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in the renewable energy sector and/or electric utility industry.
Demonstrated fluency in ERCOT market design issues.
Established relationships with policymakers and regulatory staff.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to write persuasive, technical comments and/or testimony.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legislative and regulatory proceedings, work collaboratively with stakeholders, build coalitions, and develop engagement strategies.
Familiarity with the renewable energy project development process, economics, and timelines.
Experience with political donations and Political Action Committee management is also a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
401(k) corporate matching
Flexible spending arrangements
Company paid parking and cell phone
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

government affairsregulatory affairsenergy policyERCOT experiencerenewable energy sectorelectric utility industrylegislative analysisproject commercializationpolitical donationsPolitical Action Committee management

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship managementwritten communicationverbal communicationpersuasive writingstakeholder engagementcoalition buildingstrategic developmentcomplex problem solvingeducational outreach

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in public policyBachelor’s degree in political scienceBachelor’s degree in energy policyBachelor’s degree in environmental studiesBachelor’s degree in engineering