Manager – Policy

Company Description

Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities. Join a rapidly growing company in an exciting and dynamic work environment. As one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the Philadelphia region, Customized Energy Solutions offers an opportunity for significant professional growth.

Customized Energy Solutions Ltd. has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S. states, Canada, Japan, India and Vietnam..

Role Description

• Conduct policy, regulatory, and economic research across the energy storage, electric mobility, and green hydrogen sectors to identify opportunities for market development and investment.
• Undertake financial and budget analysis of central and state-level programs (such as FAME, PLI, Green Hydrogen Mission, and grid modernization schemes) to assess fiscal impact, budget allocation trends, and investment flows.
• Carry out cost-benefit, techno-economic, and tariff impact assessments for clean technologies including battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, and hydrogen production and storage projects.
• Evaluate public and private financing mechanisms such as PPP models, blended finance, carbon credit trading, and green bonds to enable large-scale energy transition investments.
• Support development of business and financing models for grid-scale storage, battery manufacturing, EV infrastructure, and hydrogen hubs.
• Track and analyze policy, regulatory, and market developments related to power sector reforms, energy transition finance, and India's National Green Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Missions.
• Conduct economic modelling and fiscal analysis to support IESA's policy recommendations and advocacy with government and regulators.
• Prepare policy briefs, whitepapers, and budget commentaries highlighting the economic implications of national and state policies.
• Engage and maintain relationships with ministries (MNRE, MoP, DPIIT, MoHI, MoEFCC), regulatory commissions, multilateral agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Assist with program implementation, consultations, and knowledge dissemination through concept notes, briefing papers, and event documentation.
• Articulate research findings through data-driven presentations, visual dashboards, and well-structured reports suitable for policy and industry audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Energy Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or related discipline with 3 to 5 years of professional experience in policy, regulatory, or financial analysis within the power, renewable energy, EV, or green hydrogen sectors.
• Strong understanding of India's electricity markets, regulatory mechanisms, and clean-tech financing frameworks.
• Proven expertise in budget evaluation, economic impact assessments, tariff design, investment modelling, and financial/economic scenario analysis.
• Experience working with consulting firms, think tanks, or government agencies in energy and climate domains.
• Demonstrated ability to manage research teams, multi-stakeholder projects, and government/client relationships.
• Excellent communication and policy-writing skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis and modelling tools (Excel, Power BI, econometrics/statistics software).
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities, with commitment to research excellence and evidence-based policymaking.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments involving government, industry, and academia.