Director, Microgrid Business Development – Policy

Delta Electronics

Director advancing Delta’s microgrid business and U.S. policy strategy for clean-energy infrastructure.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. microgrid policy, advocacy strategies, and business development within the clean energy sector, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and partnership cultivation. Proven ability to translate policy developments into actionable business strategies and revenue opportunities.

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Microgrid Policy StrategyFederal And State AdvocacyPartnership DevelopmentRegulatory Risk AssessmentClean Energy Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentPolicy AdvocacyProject DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceFunding OptimizationEnergy StorageDistributed Energy ResourcesUtility Rate DesignInterconnection FrameworksInvestment Tax Credits

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsCollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Clean EnergyMicrogridEnergy ResiliencePublic-Private PartnershipsDOEFERCDoDUtilitiesCritical Infrastructure PolicyEnergy Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Delta’s primary U.S. commercial and policy strategist for the Microgrid segment
Develop and execute federal and state advocacy strategies that reduce barriers to microgrid deployment
Unlock federal and state incentives and position Delta’s PV, storage, controls, and EVCS solution stack for AI-driven power demand and grid decarbonization
Cultivate partnerships with utilities, data center operators, hyperscalers, C&I customers, developers, EPCs, and public-sector stakeholders
Identify, initiate, and cultivate strategic partnerships
Support regional business development with policy intelligence, funding-stack optimization, regulatory risk assessments, and coalition-building for RFPs and major projects
Represent Delta in industry associations and standards bodies
Advance public-private partnerships, DOE/DoD demonstrations or pilots, and state microgrid resilience programs
Lead the U.S. microgrid policy agenda covering storage integration, behind-the-meter generation, grid resilience, interconnection reform, VPPs, and utility-microgrid models
Monitor and analyze Congress, DOE, FERC, Treasury, DoD, and state legislative and regulatory developments
Prepare briefs, rulemaking comments, testimony, and meeting materials; represent Delta in hearings and stakeholder workshops
Advocate for improved eligibility and economics under §45X, §48/§48E Investment Tax Credits, and IIJA funding programs
Track and pursue federal and state funding opportunities and advise teams and customers on incentive stacking and tax credit qualifications
Develop policy playbooks, competitive intelligence briefs, and commercial training
Represent Delta as an industry thought leader at major conferences
Advise Energy Infrastructure and Microgrid Solutions leadership on projects and U.S. market expansion
Coordinate with global headquarters on U.S. regulatory updates and policy learnings
Support U.S. manufacturing and supply-chain policy strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of senior-level experience in business development of government entities, public policy advocacy, or strategic partnerships
Experience within clean energy, power/utilities, energy storage, distributed energy resources, or advanced manufacturing sectors
Proven success driving new project developments or securing policy wins that improved market access or project economics for energy technologies
Extensive hands-on experience engaging DOE, FERC, DoD, state energy offices, regulatory commissions, and major clean energy industry associations
Ability to operate at the intersection of policy and commercial objectives and translate regulatory developments into sales pipeline and revenue-generating activities
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills
Ability to produce concise, high-impact briefs for senior internal and external executives
Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 30–50% and occasionally internationally
Direct experience with utilities, government entities, or microgrid/DER interconnection frameworks preferred
Familiarity with U.S. energy resilience initiatives, critical infrastructure policy, or federal facility procurement preferred
Deep understanding of utility rate design, standby charges, export compensation, and partnership structures enabling behind-the-meter microgrid deployment preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical plan options
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Mental health support
Employee Assistance Program