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Head of External Affairs, Regulatory Strategy & Communications
Deriva Energy
Lead external affairs, regulatory strategy and communications to secure social license.
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
271 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Wind
Energy Storage
Renewable Energy
Clean Energy
Grid-Scale Solar
Grid-Scale Wind
Greenfield Development
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder engagement
policy development
budget management
team leadership
organizational design
strategic advising
- With strategic guidance and direction from the CCO, implement strategies to foster trust and secure project support from stakeholders, including but not limited to, Federal and State regulatory bodies, officials and policymakers, and other influential organizations or stakeholder groups.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a growing team responsible for communications, public affairs, and government relations, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Oversee the budget for the Public Policy team, ensuring efficient and strategic allocation of resources.
- Represent the company in public forums, regulatory hearings, and leading industry organizations.
- Work with the CCO to design and implement the optimal organizational structure that integrates communications for internal and external stakeholders, Government Affairs, and leads the combined group.
- Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on social, cultural, political, and regulatory issues or trends that could impact the social license and/or project economics in our markets.
- Ensure interests are advanced through collaboration across internal teams and external partners to anticipate emerging trends and proactively shape opportunities to drive impactful policy outcomes.
- Provide exceptional interdisciplinary foresight of the emerging environment and play a critical role directing and integrating a strategic public policy agenda constructed around horizon scanning, research and analysis, policy development, issue management, data and insights, and thought leadership.
What you bring
bachelor's
10+ years
travel
public speaking
leadership
policy expertise
- Bachelor's degree AND 10 years or more of related work experience
- Travel is approximately 25–35%, including visits to project sites, government offices, and industry or community events as needed.
- Strong communication, public speaking, and negotiation skills
- Proven leader in external, governmental, or public affairs; preference for experience in renewable energy or infrastructure sectors
- Strong public speaking and representation skills, with the ability to act as a thought leader and corporate ambassador in public forums
- In lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma/GED AND 15 years or more years of related work experience
- Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams within complex, matrixed organizations
- Deep understanding of public policy, Federal & State regulatory bodies, and Regional Transmission Operators/Markets across the United States energy infrastructure.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems with diplomacy and strategic acumen
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-impact relationships with external stakeholders
- This position is located in Charlotte, NC; relocation assistance is available.
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the u.s.
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Company
Overview
5,900 MW
Clean Energy Assets
Deriva Energy operates a significant portfolio of renewable energy assets across the United States.
50–500 MW
Utility-Scale Projects
The company develops and manages large-scale renewable energy projects ranging in capacity.
10.5 GW
Global Clean Energy Framework
Deriva Energy contributes to Brookfield’s ambitious global project to power major tech companies with clean energy.
- Born in 2023 when Brookfield acquired and rebranded Duke Energy’s renewables arm, Deriva Energy emerged as a fresh‑faced champion in clean power.
- Its roots trace to 2007, growing from early-stage wind farms to grid‑scale projects spanning 16 states.
- Today it steers greenfield development, acquisitions, and 24/7 operations & maintenance for utility-scale renewables.
- Typical ventures include wind, solar, and storage sites like Spanish Peaks Solar and Wildflower Solar.
- Its reach spans innovative structures: off‑site renewables, VPPAs, financing deals and REC arrangements.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Innovation and problem-solving.
- Integrity and transparency.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Accountability and responsibility.
- Sustainability and long-term vision.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across all operations.
- Investing in renewable energy sources and clean technology.
- Focus on reducing carbon footprint across all operations.
- Regular environmental impact assessments and reporting.
- Commitment to circular economy principles in production.
50% by 2025
Gender Representation Target
The company aims to achieve 50% gender representation in leadership roles by 2025 as part of its commitment to gender balance and equality.
- Gender balance initiatives across all levels.
- Implementing inclusive recruitment practices.
- Regular training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership.
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