Regulatory Affairs Manager, Wholesale Markets

RWE

Regulatory Affairs Wholesale Markets Manager supporting U.S. wholesale electricity markets at RWE Americas.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the company’s engagement in CAISO and WECC wholesale electricity markets
Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Wholesale Markets
Proactively identify, monitor, and communicate federal and state regulatory initiatives
Analyze and synthesize complex market rulemakings and assess commercial risks and opportunities
Actively participate in CAISO and WECC stakeholder processes
Partner with internal commercial, development, transmission, operations and interconnection teams
Engage with regional and state regulatory agencies
Actively participate in ISO/RTO committees and industry trade associations
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, regulators, peers, and grid operators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Policy, or other relevant areas; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience within U.S. organized wholesale electric power markets
Demonstrated experience in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings
Proven ability to influence regulatory outcomes and manage complex, multistakeholder initiatives
Experience working in a matrixed organization supporting commercial or operational decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, evolving regulatory environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Deep understanding of U.S. wholesale power markets, transmission planning, and regulatory frameworks
Strong strategic thinking and business judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory analysismarket rulemaking analysiscommercial risk assessmentstakeholder engagementtransmission planningregulatory frameworksISO/RTO processeswholesale electric power marketsmultistakeholder initiative managementproblem-solving

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershipwritten communicationverbal communicationstakeholder engagementnegotiation skillsstrategic thinkingbusiness judgmentgoal-orientedself-starter