About the role

  • Managing Director of Operational Continuity at Edison Electric Institute overseeing operational resilience and member priorities in the electric power system. Leading a team of experts in regulatory and operational issues.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting directly to the SVP, Industry Operations (SVP), the Managing Director, Operational Continuity (MD) serves as a senior member of EEIs Industry Operations division and is responsible for leading a broad range of activities central to the resilient operation of the electric power system
  • The MD provides leadership to advance the strategic and operational interests of EEIs members in the areas of preparedness, response and recovery, and safety
  • Oversee a team of subject matter experts responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and influencing a variety of regulatory and operational issues affecting the electric power industry, including safety and health, cyber and physical risks, preparedness and mutual assistance, and other related operational issues emerging threats/risks
  • Provide expertise on a range of national security issues and oversee critical member-centric workstreams
  • Inform the development of member positions on key issues in collaboration with EEIs government relations, communications, and legal and policy teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with federal agencies and other key stakeholders to advance EEIs member priorities
  • Support positive working relationships across the three Industry Operations pillars, and with other EEI divisions, particularly Government Relations, Communications, and Legal and Policy teams, to align operational positions and research with advocacy and messaging
  • In coordination with the SVP, oversee employee performance management and conduct performance reviews in a timely manner

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in the energy sector, with a focus on energy security, national security, safety, preparedness and recovery
  • Demonstrated expertise in federal and other regulatory processes affecting the electric utility industry
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion in managing sensitive and high-impact matters
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including member executives, policymakers, and regulators
  • Strong leadership and team management experience, including mentoring and developing professionals
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for EEI member events, meetings, and conferences

Benefits

  • EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment
  • Conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment

Job title

Managing Director – Operational Continuity

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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