Would you like to be part of a public policy team at the forefront of the energy transition? At Amazon Web Services (AWS) we are on path to powering our infrastructure with 100% carbon free energy by 2025 and are the largest corporate renewable energy purchase in the world (and Europe) with more than 20GW of announced renewable capacity. Electricity from the grid is powering AWS data centres across Europe and the AWS Cloud is powering the digitalization of organizations that are working towards decarbonizing the grid. Put this altogether and AWS is at the centre of the energy transition.
We are looking for a talented, innovative, and well-connected energy policy professional with experience navigating energy regulation, market rules, and grid deployment to support our energy policy work at EU level; in Spain, where we are growing our AWS cloud infrastructure; and in other European countries where we operate AWS Cloud Regions. The successful candidate will have a deep policy understanding of the energy industry, and will have experience of EU energy policymaking, the European energy regulatory environment and of Spanish energy policy and regulation. They will be familiar with market processes and transmission deployment in EU countries. The individual will support our energy policy work at EU level, across multiple topics; and will own and drive our energy policy strategy in Spain. They will also support energy-related policy initiatives in other countries as required. Overall, they will develop energy policy positions and advocacy strategy, coordinate the team’s advocacy on selected topics and implement our energy policy strategy in partnership with a wider, cross-functional, team. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about energy policy, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies that support energy and infrastructure development in Spain and in other countries, as required.
- Develop and execute on energy policy priorities at EU level, including undertaking direct advocacy and working with external organisations including trade associations and NGOs, as required.
- Deepen relationships with external stakeholders (including governments, regulators and energy policymakers) and experts to identify opportunities and risks arising from policy and regulatory developments.
-Facilitate meetings between AWS and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry associations and alliance partners to promote AWS advocacy positions.
- Work closely with internal business partners to craft and contribute to policy submissions and engage in consultations with relevant regulators.
- Contribute to energy policy advocacy efforts within AWS including coordinating and developing public policy collateral such as policy position papers and talking points.
- Provide expert advice to internal business partners and assist them in developing their respective business strategies.
- Other duties as assigned
- Relevant public policy experience on issues pertaining to the electricity system and infrastructure policy. Experience working on energy regulation is essential.
- Knowledge of the electricity industry in Europe and experience working within and around the industry is necessary.
- Strong English language skills – both written and verbal.
- Native Spanish or German speaker
- Ability to travel – primarily within Europe - as needed.
• Demonstrated passion for innovative thinking about energy.
• Excellent written and oral communications, including and preparation of public speaking.
• Track record of conducting business according to the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.
• Self-starter with proven record of accomplishment of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.
• History of working both independently and as part of a broader team with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Demonstrated examples of good judgment and thoughtful decision-making, and political acumen.
• Additional European language skills is a plus
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