Regulatory Policy Lead

Job description

ABOUT BASE Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Regulatory Policy Lead, you’ll help shape the regulatory landscape across States to advance our mission of increasing energy reliability and affordability nationwide. You’ll drive advocacy efforts at the regional level, engaging with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote policies that enable our residential batteries to support consumers and the grid. You will also work closely with our business-development folks, teaming up to decide which markets to target and helping guide our entry. This role requires policy expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to transforming the energy sector. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Help develop and lead our regulatory strategy across States to advance Base’s mission. - Build and maintain relationships with energy commissioners at the state and national level, principals and staff at RTOs and ISOs, other state and federal policymakers, and industry groups to advocate for policies that enable our business success. - Monitor and analyze regulatory developments relevant to Base, providing insights and action plans to address risks, opportunities, and emerging trends. - Represent Base in national coalitions, meetings and hearings, and stakeholder forums to promote policies that enhance energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability. - Collaborate with internal teams (business-development, legal, operations, product, engineering) to align policy initiatives with business objectives and customer needs. - Draft policy proposals, briefs, comments, and testimony to influence decision-makers and position Base as a thought leader in the energy space. - Anticipate and navigate policy shifts, ensuring Base remains agile in a dynamic regulatory environment. WHAT YOU’LL BRING - 5+ years of experience in the energy sector. - Strong network within energy and policy circles. - Track record of influencing policy outcomes, ideally in energy, utilities, or technology sectors. - Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into persuasive policy arguments. - An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and prioritizes impact. - A commitment to building a more reliable grid for all. ABOUT THE TEAM Policy is a small, high-ownership function inside Legal, Regulatory, and Policy (LRP). We exist to shape the rules of the road by working with state legislatures, utility commissions, local governments, and other agencies to build a regulatory environment where distributed energy resources can be fully utilized to increase energy reliability and affordability for everyday Americans. Our work sits at the intersection of policy, politics, and grid infrastructure, and the outcomes we drive help set the bounds of Base's success. Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive. OUR VALUES - First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules. - Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing. - Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset. - Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results. - Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information. - Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in. - Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things. DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE AT BASE.