Principal Program Manager (Energy Policy)
Description -----------
Regulatory Affairs Lead – New Mexico
About Oracle Cloud Infrastructure At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of cloud infrastructure for the world's largest enterprises. As demand for AI, hyperscale cloud, and digital infrastructure accelerates, Oracle is investing in strategic markets where reliable, scalable power is critical. New Mexico is a key growth market, and regulatory engagement is essential to enabling OCI expansion.
Job Summary Oracle is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Lead for regulatory engagement and energy strategy in New Mexico in support of OCI infrastructure growth. This individual contributor will serve as Oracle's primary regulatory and government affairs representative within the state, partnering closely with local Government Affairs, Energy, Real Estate, Legal, and Infrastructure teams.
The role focuses on building trusted relationships with county governments, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC), state agencies, economic development organizations, and electric utilities including El Paso Electric (EPE) and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). The strategist will identify opportunities to accelerate power availability, renewable energy investments, transmission and generation solutions, and other infrastructure needed to support OCI data center growth while maintaining continuous awareness of developments across New Mexico's energy landscape.
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What You'll Do ==================
- Develop and execute Oracle's regulatory strategy for New Mexico to support OCI infrastructure expansion.
- Partner with local Government Affairs to engage county governments, the New Mexico PRC, state agencies, and economic development organizations.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with EPE, PNM, and other relevant utilities and energy stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to advance renewable energy partnerships, long-term power procurement strategies, and innovative power solutions supporting OCI growth.
- Monitor utility filings, commission proceedings, legislative activity, transmission planning, integrated resource planning, and emerging energy policy affecting Oracle investments.
- Serve as Oracle's 'ear to the ground' on New Mexico's energy market, providing timely intelligence, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership.
- Support permitting, utility coordination, and infrastructure planning to improve speed-to- power for new OCI campuses.
- Represent Oracle in industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory proceedings as appropriate.
- Translate regulatory developments into actionable business recommendations and coordinate cross-functional execution.
- Lead moderately complex cross-functional initiatives while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Qualifications ==============
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, Political Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, or related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, government affairs, public affairs, or infrastructure development.
- Working knowledge of New Mexico utility regulation and the state's energy landscape.
- Experience engaging state or local government agencies, utilities, regulators, or policymakers.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to synthesize regulatory developments into practical business recommendations.
Preferred
- Experience working with the New Mexico PRC, county governments, EPE, PNM, or other New Mexico energy stakeholders.
- Experience supporting large industrial customers, data centers, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with renewable energy procurement, transmission planning, integrated resource planning, and utility economic development.
- Established network within New Mexico's energy and public policy community.
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Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $90,100 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4
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