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Tesla Staff Policy Advisor Energy Policy United States, California, Palo Alto 470648375
10.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Serve as the primary advocate of state and utility regulatory policies impacting all aspects of Tesla’s California energy business, including by providing oral and written testimony
- Work with and before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
- Engage with California state officials – regulators, regulatory staff, legislators, constitutional officers, and other public officials – to accomplish Tesla’s policy objectives
- Work with trade associations, allies, and stakeholders to build consensus on policies, including developing advocacy campaigns, public relations or communications strategies
- Be responsive to needs of Tesla leadership and internal business units. Assist internal business units in problem-solving issues related to market growth and entry, as needed
- Degree in a field relevant to Energy, Political Science, Economics, and Utility Business Models or equivalent experience
- 6+ years’ relevant work experience in the electricity or energy industry and 2+ California regulatory affairs experience
- Demonstrated history of managing policy initiatives or campaigns and excellent relationships with California state policymakers and their staff
- Superb judgment and emotional intelligence with ability to resolve contentious issues, and forge consensus and build coalitions among divergent views
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Independent, self-directed team player who is enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both writing and speaking - ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals
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