About Us

Zeem is pioneering a subscription-style approach that provides everything vehicle fleets need to transition to the zero-emission future, including commercial electric vehicle leases, charging, maintenance, and parking – for a simple, all-in monthly fee.

At Zeem, you’ll join a talented and driven team of thought leaders committed to forging a more efficient and sustainable future in the commercial EV space. We have a startup mentality that prizes innovation, rewards hard work, and fuels an organizational focus on rapid growth. We also strongly believe that the best solutions are developed by teams of supportive colleagues with diverse approaches and experiences – and we strive to foster an environment of openness and inclusion.

We’re looking for dynamic and collaborative professionals with a passion for solving complex challenges and a sense of urgency that matches the demands of being a leader in a constantly evolving industry like ours. We are headquartered in Los Angeles – where we operate one of the world’s largest commercial EV charging hubs – and are actively scaling our zero-emission model at airports, seaports and other major transportation centers across the country.

The Role

• Zeem seeks a Director, Policy & Regulatory Affairs to lead the development, strategy, and execution of our regulatory affairs and infrastructure incentive capture programs. The position will provide expert counsel to executive leadership on federal and state regulatory and policy developments. In addition, the Director will lead a team of analysts responsible for sourcing and securing federal, state, and utility grants/incentives for Zeem’s EV charging infrastructure, as well as support our customers in securing grants that enable them to electrify their fleets.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for Zeem with policymakers, regulators, and agencies, including state public utility commissions, independent system operators, energy commissions.
• Engage elected officials at the local, state, and federal level to educate and provide perspective on the benefits of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Participate in evolving electric vehicle legislation/regulation by providing commentary to utility rate cases and regulatory proceedings related to electric vehicle charging and rate design, serving as an expert witness as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with external funding agencies and manage Zeem’s electric vehicle infrastructure funding applications throughout the process.
• Manage the regulatory team’s research and analysis surrounding current and pending legislation, grants, and incentives that could benefit Zeem.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues throughout the project development process by working with real estate and project development teams to identify locations that provide the highest returns.
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities and overall career development of a team of Policy & Regulatory Affairs professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in government, business, pre-law, economics, marketing, communications, environmental science, or equivalent, with graduate degree in policy, government, or law a plus.
• Minimum 10 of years’ experience in a corporate, public agency, law firm, or consultancy, providing energy policy, government affairs, and/or business development expertise related to infrastructure, utilities, electric vehicle charging or renewables (solar/wind).
• Experience with state electricity policy, programs, and incentives and/or interacting with utilities, public utility commissions, and government agencies.
• Expansive network of connections throughout the energy/utilities/EV space across legislative, regulatory, utility, and advocacy fields.
• Fundamental understanding of electric vehicle charging infrastructure landscape (technologies, participants, active geographies).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with an innate ability to influence others.

Location

• The position will be located in our El Segundo (Los Angeles), CA headquarters
• Travel up to 50% required

The annual compensation estimate for this role is within the range of $135,000 - $185,000, plus the possibility of additional short-term incentive compensation and equity for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law. If you are someone outside of this range who is interested in this opportunity, we would still encourage you to apply.

Zeem is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• energy policy, government affairs, and/or infrastructure: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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