We’re Hiring: LPSC Policy Director / Senior Advisor

12.19.2025

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The Alliance for Affordable Energy (AAE) is seeking a full-time Technical Policy Advisor focused on the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC).

We are currently looking for a senior level leader with experience with the LPSC and specific technical expertise in energy utility regulation.

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The LPSC Policy Director (or Senior Advisor) has primary responsibility for advancing The Alliance’s policy priorities at the LPSC to protect consumers from unfair costs and burdens. This person is responsible for day-to-day management of the technical policy work, education, outreach, and associated activities with protecting consumers. Due to the nature of The Alliance’s work, unconventional work schedules and travel may be required.

This role works closely with the Executive Director, reports to the Director of Staff, and will supervise the work of our LPSC Policy Coordinator as well as interns, fellows, contractors, and expert witnesses as necessary.

Core activities include

LPSC Regulatory Advocacy Leadership

Lead The Alliance’s legal and policy efforts before the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC).
Serve as The Alliance’s primary contact person for Alliance-initiated lawsuits on behalf of the public, collaborating with other Alliance counsel and subject matter experts as needed.
Monitor PSC bulletins, flag important dockets that relate to AAE priorities, and recommend to the Executive Director which dockets The Alliance should intervene in.
File to intervene or be an Interested Party in appropriate LPSC dockets.
Make public comments and give testimony on behalf of AAE when necessary.
Support timely development and submission of comments into dockets.
Research and stay current on new models of responsible energy policy and technology and recruit national experts to support AAE regulatory policy work.
Devise integrated strategies that advance the organization’s formal regulatory work with public relations, grass roots, and stakeholder coordination.
Develop strong relationships with Commissioners, LPSC staff, and consultants. Manage relationships with regulators and engage with decision makers and their staff.
Educate decision-makers and staff about consumer issues.
Develop rapport with other stakeholders including large industrial interests, utility personnel, and others as needed.
Represent The Alliance in meetings with government agencies, officials, advisory committees, the press, and other public forums as directed.
Initiate, develop, and maintain partnerships with local allied organizations (within Louisiana, outside of New Orleans).
Direct the design and implementation of long and short-term strategies to promote The Alliance’s mission with local and national leaders, the media, and the public.
Monitor expenditures related to regulatory policy and stay on budget.

Staff, Intern, & Consultant Management

Comply with The Alliance’s non-discriminatory policy.
Supervise the LPSC Policy Coordinator and any fellows or interns assigned to support LPSC policy work.
- Meet weekly with the LPSC Policy Coordinator to align on priorities, support in managing workload, give and receive feedback.
- Assign intern and/or fellow work that is in line with AAE’s mission. Review work product and provide feedback. Write letters of support for interns that accomplished quality work.
Support with interviewing and hiring as needed.
Coordinate and support the work of technical experts, additional legal counsel, media/PR, graphic designer, and/or other type of consultant related to LPSC policy work.
- Make recommendations on best use of consultants for program goals.
- Manage the time of consultants to ensure time budgets are maintained.

Communications Contributor

Maintain and cultivate relationships with local and national press, including but not limited to initiating ideas for press stories and/or offering background research and general information to various types of media outlets.
Work with the Executive Director and Communications Manager to secure earned media hits, tv, radio, online, and print.
Write or solicit articles on current energy policy for Alliance blog/newsletter and other publications.
Ensure messaging on State Policy is consistent with Alliance mission and brand.
Develop written support materials about Alliance position on energy policy and other issues of interest to consumers.

Community Engagement & Donor Development

Help AAE broaden its donor base across Louisiana by leading the planning of at least 1 event per year in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, or other non-New Orleans location.
Use The Alliance’s established contacts to cultivate new contacts.

Who You Are

Education and Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required; J.D. or Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.
Technical expertise in the energy utility industry, preferably in Louisiana.
At least 5 years of experience working in utility regulation, advocacy, law, organizing, education, or other similar field that has given you the technical expertise to support leading the Alliance’s policy advocacy at the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
Proven track record of victories developing, executing, and managing policy campaigns.
At least 3 years of prior program and people management experience.

Required Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to leverage partnerships and volunteers to maximize impact.
Experience working with regulators, government, and/or policy leaders.
Established relationships with government, community, and clean energy leaders.
Ability to work with communities and professionals that are different from you in culture, ethnicity, political viewpoints, age, economic situation, or other difference.
Excellent research skills, ability to interpret regulatory filings, synthesize information and data, and make legal concepts understandable by a lay audience.
Self-starter with the ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Flexible and adaptable; open to feedback and continued growth.
Fluency with Microsoft Office & Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom. Other software knowledge is a plus.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Compassion for others.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Understand the history and impacts of systemic racism, inequity, injustice, oppression, and exclusion in our society.
Have a passion for progressive energy solutions, environmental justice, civil rights, and climate action.
Be an analytical thinker with detailed research proficiencies, outstanding problem solving, and project management skills.
Have exemplary prioritization and time management skills – able to switch gears, handle interruptions, and refocus back on planned work while meeting all deadlines.
Have experience publishing blogs, newsletter articles, LTEs, OpEds, and/or have been quoted in media (print, online, tv, radio, and/or secured earned media).
Attend educational courses, read professional publications, build personal networks, and join professional organizations to keep professional and technical knowledge up to date.
Will grow with the position as the organization changes over time.

Location

Hybrid. Work must be performed in Louisiana, US.

Benefits

AAE’s benefits package includes:

Fully covered employee health insurance
Optional vision, dental, and dependent coverage (employee paid)
Retirement plan with 401K matching
Earned vacation starting at up to 15 days per year
Earned sick leave of up to 12 days per year (mental, physical, and family health)
All national holidays as well as Juneteenth, Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, and the Friday following Thanksgiving, plus Summer break (entire week off for July 4th) AND Winter break (one to two entire weeks off at year end)
Compensatory time
Cell phone stipend
Hybrid work model (in office and remote)
Funding for professional development
Parental and sabbatical leave
Friendly and caring work environment
Flexible work hours

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Instructions: Hiring for this role will include three (3) rounds of interviews. The Alliance will begin review of applications the week of January 5th, 2026 and plans to hold first-round interviews between January 14th and January 23rd, 2026.

Should you elect to submit a writing sample, the following are examples of the type of written work product that would be relevant: legal filings, blog posts, newsletter articles, LTEs (letters to the editor), OpEds, or other written work related to energy policy, utility regulation, or the LPSC. All writing samples should be an applicant’s own original work product.

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