Energy Policy Analyst

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Purpose/The Opportunity:

The electricity sector is rapidly evolving. DLC seeks a self-driven individual with passion about clean energy and sustainability to support Duquesne Light's energy policy and stakeholder engagement functions. This individual will be part of a team leading the Company strategy around clean energy transition, balancing decarbonization, affordability, reliability and safety. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Energy Policy, with significant cross-collaboration with the Manager, Government Affairs.

Work will focus on emerging policy topics with a primary focus on clean energy, broadly defined. Examples of specific job duties include:

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders to foster productive two-way information exchange, to both inform DLC's policy priorities as well as to educate external stakeholders on utility operations and regulation. Prior experience and relationships in the Pittsburgh sustainability community are desired, although not required.

• Represent DLC at meetings and events, including conferences, group meetings, receptions, and one-on-one meetings. The ideal candidate will enjoy meeting new people, answering and asking questions, and following up with information.

• The desired candidate may be more of a generalist, rather than an expert in a specific area of energy, who is able to get up to speed quickly on new topics, summarizing available information into easy to understand communications for both internal and external audiences.

• This role will support both our legislative and regulatory policy functions, including assisting with analyzing legislative language, completing research, and advising on clean energy related topics.

• Interact with regulatory and government stakeholders, including the Public Utility Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, and other government agencies; elected officials; environmental and clean energy advocates; and low-income and consumer advocates.

• Be highly responsive to questions and requests for data from external stakeholders.

• Identify future opportunities with regard to clean energy strategy, external engagement, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Oversee projects using outside vendors, such as market assessments or customer research.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field including but not limited to public policy, environmental studies, or political science. Applicants from other fields are welcome to explain in cover letter the relevance of field of study or previous experience.

• 3 years of related experience.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• A passion for clean energy and the environment

• An appreciation for the need for affordability and reliability of electricity service

• A natural curiosity and resiliency to tackle tough problems

• Excellent time management skills and follow-through, driving results.

• Strategic thinking skills and an ability to see the big picture

• Responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders by email and phone

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Because this role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, internal and external, the ideal candidate is intrinsically a "people person" who enjoys interacting with others.

• Ability to distill complex topics into understandable, concise summaries

• Excellence in customer service. While this position will have little interaction directly with Duquesne Light customers, the desired candidate must be empathetic to the needs of customers and seek opportunities to improve customer experience.

• Integrity, holding themselves to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!

• We aresafeabove all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.

• We are guided by our commitment tointegrityand never compromising on ethics.

• We aredependable,collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.

• We believe inequityand equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.

• We are ingrained in ourcommunity; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing ones own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, PA

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.