Director State Policy and Strategy

MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment.

Position Location:  Eagan, MN or Carmel, IN

Are you ready to shape the future of energy policy and regulation? Join us at MISO as our Director State Policy and Strategy where you'll lead our efforts in fostering strong relationships with states and influencing regulatory strategies across our expansive footprint. With your expertise in state regulatory affairs and the energy industry, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing MISO's strategic objectives and ensuring alignment between state initiatives and federal regulations. If you're passionate about driving change and making a meaningful impact in the energy sector, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's energy landscape.

In one year as our Director State Policy and Strategy, you will know you were successful if you are:

• Directed MISO’s engagement with regulators throughout the MISO footprint and individual states, coordinating communication and regulatory strategies.
• Developed relationships with key members, state regulators, and MISO service line leaders.
• Lead the state policy team's operations and activities.
• Advised internal stakeholders on state interests and regulatory interactions.
• Attended and actively participated in regional and national conferences and seminars.
• Addressed ad hoc state-involvement issues as they arose.
• Supported and served on internal and external committees, project teams, and working groups.
• Developed metrics aligned with long-term enterprise strategies.
• Established and monitored departmental/divisional goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

We are looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Political Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including previous state regulatory and energy industry experience.

What we would like you to have:

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in project management, wholesale market, or planning is advantageous.
• Previous progressive energy industry experience (preferred)

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

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