VP & President Delmarva Power

Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?Primary Purpose: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Lead and direct company strategies and resources to impact and influence state legislative initiatives and outcomes. Lead the Delmarva Power Legislative Affairs team. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including elected officials, business leaders and public interest groups. Coordinate strategies and actions across the company and externally, including but not limited to Regulatory, Communications, Marketing & Environmental Programs, Legal and external contractors.

Primary Duties: PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, develop and implement legislative strategies to address applicable legislative initiatives: Identification of and familiarity with national and state policy and trends potentially impacting the company; Utilization of cross-functional business resources (e.g., Communications, Legal, Regulatory, Environmental, Energy Efficiency) to enhance opportunity for success (20%)
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key state elected officials; Constitutional Officers; Agency Directors and staff. (20%)
• Lead and direct legislative contract lobbyists and related contractors; implement process to ensure contract lobbyists and other contractors perform to Delmarva Power standards (10%)
• Represent Delmarva Power and promote and manage stakeholder relations with relevant state, local officials, community leaders, business, consumer and non-profit groups within the Delmarva Power jurisdiction and identify potential partners in legislative process to advance company and customer issues and agendas (10%)
• Represent Delmarva Power to state, county, local and community officials, engage in community activities, serve on the boards of directors of other organizations as appropriate and maintain relationships with community, business and political leaders. (10%)
• Provide leadership to the Legislative Affairs team including performance management, employee development, communications and employee engagement. (10%)
• Engage and provide input and advice in a wide range of matters such as rate cases and leadership strategies, as well as lines of business management, and works to help formulate regulatory and legislative policy or carry out a defined objective. (10%)
• Oversee the budget development and management process for Delmarva Power Legislative Affairs. (10%)

Job Scope:

JOB SCOPE

•  Leads strategies that drive company's state legislative outcomes.

Regular interaction with Exelon senior management, state legislators, community leaders, regulatory, industry and oversight groups (e.g., EEI, AGA, BPU, DOT, FERC)

• Per Docket No. 14-193, Order No. 8952, Exhibit A, p. 5, Paragraph 18, the Regional President of Delmarva Power will maintain an office in the State of Delaware

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy or related field
• Law degree or Master's degree in business or related field
• Minimum of 15 years related experience 
• Experience in public administration, public service government or related
• Thorough understanding of state legislative process 
• A wide network of contacts within the business community, state and local government, elected officials and public interest groups
• Fundamental understanding of the electric industry and key policy issues affecting the industry

Leadership positions in external trade associations, coalitions or industry organizations

• Live the Values: Respect and demonstrate Company Values 
• Deliver Sustainable Results: Implement the business strategy
• Foster Innovation: Champion innovation by creating an environment that supports unconventional thinking and calculated risk-taking
• Encourage Productive Debate: Create an environment in which people are encouraged to challenge the status quo
• Lead Through Uncertainty: Treat uncertainty as an opportunity to explore new approaches and take calculated risks, while addressing impact on the department
• Develop People: Hire and develop the best leaders
• Engage Others: Communicate a compelling story for the department and develop relationships in the broader community and industry
• Understand the Big Picture: Partner with peers to jointly plan strategy 
• Must reside within the Delmarva Power's service territory and be a Delmarva Power customer.

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy or related field
• Law degree or Master's degree in business or related field
• Minimum of 15 years related experience
• Experience in public administration, public service government or related
• Thorough understanding of state legislative process 
• A wide network of contacts within the business community, state and local government, elected officials and public interest groups 
• Fundamental understanding of the electric industry and key policy issues affecting the industry
• Leadership positions in external trade associations, coalitions or industry organizations

Benefits: Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $220,000.00/Yr. – $302,500.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: %
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.