AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA)
Washington, DC
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
About AEMA
The AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) is a coalition of leading technology and energy companies working to address the growing electricity demands of artificial intelligence.
AEMA develops and advocates for innovative market designs and policy solutions policies that enable data centers to operate more flexibly, accelerate access to electricity, and support grid reliability and affordability. Our members are working together to advance practical solutions that allow AI infrastructure to grow while making more efficient use of the electric grid.
Learn more at AEMA.ai.
About the Role
AEMA is seeking a Senior Director or Director of Energy Markets and Regulatory Policy to help lead the organization's policy development, and regulatory engagement, and market and regulatory analysis. The position provides an opportunity to work directly with leading technology and energy companies on some of the most consequential electricity policy issues facing the industry.
The Director will focus on electricity market rules, regulatory proceedings, and policy decisions affecting data centers and other large electricity customers. Key areas of responsibility include large-load interconnection, wholesale electricity markets, demand flexibility, grid reliability, and electricity affordability.
The successful candidate will work closely with AEMA's leadership and member companies to develop policy positions, identify regulatory barriers, and engage with federal and state regulators, grid operators, utilities, and other stakeholders.
This position requires strong knowledge of electricity markets and regulation, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex policy initiatives/issues independently.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and market rules at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy (DOE), state public utility commissions, and regional grid operators.
Develop original policy positions and recommendations on large-load interconnection, wholesale electricity markets, demand response, grid flexibility, transmission planning, and related issues.
Participate in relevant proceedings and stakeholder processes at regional transmission organizations and independent system operators (RTOs/ISOs), including PJM, ERCOT, MISO, and other regional markets.
Prepare regulatory comments, policy papers, briefing materials, testimony, and other written advocacy materials.
Engage with regulators, policymakers, grid operators, utilities, and other stakeholders to advance AEMA's policy priorities.
Work with AEMA's member companies to identify shared priorities, develop consensus positions, and coordinate regulatory engagement.
Represent AEMA at regulatory proceedings, industry meetings, conferences, and other stakeholder forums.
Provide AEMA's leadership and members with timely analysis of regulatory developments and their implications for the industry.
Minimum Qualifications
At least eight (8) years of experience in energy policy, electricity markets, utility regulation, or a related field.
Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, utility regulation, and the regulatory framework governing the electric power sector.
Experience with large-load interconnection, data center electricity demand, data center flexibility, and flexible load policies and processes.
Familiarity with FERC jurisdiction, RTO/ISO market structures, and regulatory processes.
Experience analyzing regulatory proceedings and preparing policy recommendations or regulatory filings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with a range of industry stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience working at or engaging with FERC, state public utility commissions, or RTOs/ISOs.
Knowledge of electricity market design, resource adequacy, transmission planning, and grid reliability.
Experience developing regulatory strategy and participating in formal regulatory or grid operator stakeholder proceedings.
Established relationships with regulators, grid operators, utilities, or other energy industry stakeholders.
Experience working with trade associations, industry coalitions, or other membership organizations.
Compensation and Benefits
The position may initially be structured as an independent contractor engagement, with the expectation of transitioning to a full-time employee role. Compensation and benefits will be adjusted accordingly based on the nature of the engagement and employment status. The position provides an opportunity to work directly with leading technology and energy companies on some of the most consequential electricity policy issues facing the industry.
Base Compensation: The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $150,000 – $225,000, commensurate with experience, depth of regulatory expertise, and leveling (Director vs. Senior Director).
Flexible Structure: The position may be structured as a direct full-time employee (FTE) role or initially as an independent contractor engagement with a defined pathway to permanent full-time employment. For an independent contractor arrangement, compensation will be adjusted to reflect self-employment taxes and benefits equivalency.
Benefits Package: AEMA provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (or equivalent stipends during any interim engagement), including:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage (or a monthly health reimbursement stipend)
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off (PTO), paid family leave, and standard federal holidays
Flexible hybrid / remote working environment with home office and technology stipends
Professional development allowance and industry conference travel budget
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their relevant experience and interest in the role to careers@aema.ai with the subject line: "Director / Senior Director, Energy Markets and Regulatory Policy – [Last Name]".
AEMA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
