Director, Walmart Energy- Regulatory

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $110,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Role summary: The Director, Walmart Energy - Regulatory, provides strategic leadership to manage utility risks and advance an affordable, reliable, and clean energy system through regulatory and legislative engagement. This practice-leading role involves analyzing business objectives and regulatory proposals to develop and execute advocacy, submitting written testimony and being subject to cross-examination, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external agenciesg. The Director also leads workforce development initiatives and fosters continuous improvement to advance Walmart’s energy energy and sustainability goals while maintaining operational excellence and integrity. About the team: The Utility Partnerships Regulatory team collaborates with utilities, regulators, and lawmakers to manage utility risks and advance an affordable, reliable, and clean energy system. The team develops business-enabling rules and rates, supports on-site and off-site clean generation, and creates utility products and services to maintain competitive markets. Working cross-functionally and with external partners, the team drives energy management programs and regulatory compliance aligned with Walmart’s operational goals. Upholding high standards of integrity and accountability, the team plays a key role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives and regulatory strategies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in utility regulatory and ratemaking.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulatory policies, and sustainability strategies affecting the energy sector.
• Proven ability to analyze costs, forecasts, and operational processes to drive energy efficiency and cost savings.
• Expertise in developing and implementing business strategies aligned with corporate finance and utility management.
• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in workforce development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Ability to manage complex projects, including energy credits, rebates, and utility rate negotiations.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field and 5 years’ experience in utility operations or related area OR 7 years’ experience in utility operations or related area.
• 1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Energy Manager
• experience in building systems design, controls, or operations.
• experience negotiating contracts or terms of service agreements.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
• Project Management Certification
• Project management experience Masters
• Masters: Business
• Masters: Finance Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
• Utility - Certified Energy Manager - Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement energy strategies to reduce utility expenses and enhance sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments related to renewable energy and represent Walmart’s interests.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and utility companies, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee talent development, workforce planning, and promote continuous learning within the energy team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance energy and sustainability goals.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees