Regulatory Affairs Director
Regulatory Affairs Director
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Job Description
Who we are
The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfireswith longer fire seasons dryer fuels and faster windsnew ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911 meaning it can take hours to detect a fire verify its exact location and size and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect confirm and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respondpreventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.
About Pano: We are a 100 person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safelywith the right equipment timely information and enhanced coordinationso that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware software and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points as well as satellite and other data feeds Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate actionable intelligence.
Pano AI is on TIMEs list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! MIT Technology Review listed Pano as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024 and Fast Company named Pano AI one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI of 2023. Weve also been featured in the Wall Street Journal Bloomberg and CNBC News. Pano AIs dozens of government and enterprise customers span 16 states in the U.S. five states in Australia and BC Canada and we are currently monitoring over 30 million acres of land. Pano AI has raised $89M in venture capital funding from Giant Ventures Liberty Mutual Ventures Tokio Marine Future Fund Congruent Ventures Initialized Capital Salesforce Ventures and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at
The Role
The Director of Regulatory Affairs will lead Pano AIs engagement with utility regulators public utility commissions (PUCs) and other key regulatory and policy stakeholders at the state and federal levels. This role focuses on shaping a favorable regulatory environment for wildfire detection technology and accelerating market adoption through strategic regulatory advocacy and collaboration with Panos utility sales team. Pano AI is the utility sector leader in rapid detection and situational awareness this role is crucial to the companys continued growth in the sector.
This position is new and requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution. Reporting to the VP for Global Government Affairs and working closely with the utility practice it blends policy advocacy regulatory strategy stakeholder engagement and business support all aligned toward revenue growth and market transformation.
What youll do
- Regulatory and Policy Strategy: 1.Develop and execute a national and state-level regulatory strategy to promote the adoption of AI-enabled wildfire detection technology by electric utilities. 2. Monitor analyze and engage with regulatory proceedings dockets and legislative developments relevant to wildfire mitigation grid resilience and rate recovery mechanisms. 3. Advise internal leadership on emerging regulatory risks and opportunities affecting Panos utility business.
- Advocacy and External Engagement: 1. Build and maintain trusted relationships with public utility commissioners regulatory staff consumer advocates trade associations and other policy stakeholders. 2. Lead preparation and submission of written comments testimony and filings in regulatory proceedings. 3. Represent Pano AI at hearings workshops and conferences; participate in relevant industry working groups and coalitions. 4. Position Pano as a thought leader on wildfire detection and grid resilience policy issues.
- Sales and Commercial Support: 1.Act as a regulatory resource and partner to Panos Utility Sales team during customer engagement RFP processes and negotiations. 2. Provide strategic insights on cost recovery pathways regulatory approval processes and relevant policy drivers impacting utility purchasing decisions. 3. Support sales teams with customer education materials regulatory position papers and responses to regulatory-related questions from utility clients.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: 1.Work closely with Government Affairs Product Engineering Legal and Marketing to ensure regulatory trends and customer needs are integrated into product roadmaps and corporate strategy. 2. Help develop public messaging and thought leadership content that advances Panos policy objectives.
What youll bring
- 812 years of experience in regulatory affairs energy policy utility operations or related fields.
- Direct experience engaging with state Public Utility Commissions and/or federal energy regulators.
- Track record of successful regulatory advocacy including comment filings testimony or policy wins.
- Experience working in or with investor-owned utilities utility regulators or technology vendors serving the utility sector.
- Strong knowledge of utility regulatory frameworks including rate-making cost recovery and grid safety regulation. Direct experience in wildfire planning a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex technical and policy topics into compelling accessible narratives.
- Ability to develop trusted relationships with both regulatory bodies and commercial teams
- High business acumen with a strong understanding of how regulatory issues drive revenue and market expansion.
Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with wildfire mitigation planning processes PSPS protocols etc.
- Experience working at a tech company serving the utility sector for a Public Utility Commission or within a utilitys regulatory affairs team.
- Understanding of the intersection between AI/technology solutions and public safety infrastructure.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a fast-growing mission-driven technology company.
$165000 - $200000 a year
Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications education experience knowledge skills and addition to salary this position is also eligible for stock options. We offer comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance unlimited paid time off and matching 401k.
Pano is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and supporting our team-members regardless of where they come from. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
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