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About the Role
The Director, Policy provides strategic leadership in determining the Power Authority’s position on federal and New York State laws and regulations that may affect NYPA and Canal’s operations and long‑term objectives. The role translates regulatory and legal implications into clear, actionable guidance for NYPA and the Canals, recommending organizational positions on emerging policy issues and driving alignment across business units. The Director builds strong internal and external relationships, collaborating closely with business unit leaders, internal subject matter experts, and state partners. They evaluate policy opportunities, assess operational impacts, and advocate for NYPA’s interests. This role ensures NYPA maintains a proactive, informed, and influential presence in advancing NYPA and Canals priorities.
Responsibilities
- Act as internal and external liaison on business and policy matters that require external regulatory approvals
- Oversee, mentor, and develop the team, including budgeting, resource allocation, performance management, and staff development
- Strengthen NYPA’s relationships with regulatory bodies and key industry organizations
- Lead regulatory affairs team in advising internal NYPA business units of regulatory mandates in adherence of state and federal policy and regulatory activities
- Serve as liaison to government entities on selected issues
- Provide support for NYPA’s increasing involvement in trade associations and other outside professional organizations
- Develop NYPA’s policy direction, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and the evolving regulatory landscape
- Influence and collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to advance NYPA’s policy priorities
- Assess legislative and regulatory proposals, determine organizational impacts, and guide the creation of strategic policy positions
- Represent NYPA on interagency task forces and working groups, articulating clear and concise policy perspectives to diverse audiences
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with New York State and federal energy and regulatory issues
- Knowledge of laws and regulations within the energy industry
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff and management in state agencies and stakeholder groups
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Established track-record of effectively advocating and advancing corporate strategic goals both internally and externally
- Strong analytical, legal, and project management skills
- Ability to manage/supervise cross-functional teams toward desired outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to identify and clearly develop policy and regulatory positions for executive and senior management consideration
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to advocate NYPA business priorities before internal and external groups
Skills
- Policy development
- Regulatory affairs
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication
- Analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
Location
- Albany
- White Plains
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in policy and/or regulatory affairs
- Minimum 3 years’ experience leading or supervising teams
Education Level
- Bachelors’ degree in political science, economics, public administration, or related field
- Law or graduate degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $146,000-$182,000 in Albany
- $167,000-$209,000 in White Plains
Benefits
- Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
About the Company
- The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
- As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
Equal Opportunity
- We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
- NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.