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Summer 2026 Regulatory Policy Intern

vst
Harrisburg, PA Intern
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary This position will support the Retail Policy team by monitoring regulatory proceedings and policy changes across retail footprint, contribute to the development of regulatory strategy by conducting research, developing positions, and soliciting internal feedback, and complete a capstone project supporting Vistra’s retail advocacy strategy. Job Description Key Accountabilities Monitor regulatory activity by tracking, monitoring, and analyzing regulatory proceedings and assess potential impact to retail business. Contribute to development of regulatory strategies for improving competitive retail markets by working with key internal/external stakeholders to solicit feedback. Collaborate with other departments to develop materials to support policy positions including position papers, presentations, talking points, etc. Work closely with industry stakeholders and trade groups on activities that impact the competitive retail markets. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements Interest in regulatory policy and advocacy. Interest in wholesale power markets, electric industry issues, and/or retail markets. Strong verbal and written communication skills, data analysis skills a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Current rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student. Key Metrics Monitor various state-level regulatory activity. Work closely with other internal teams to protect business interests and shape regulatory outcomes. Develop materials to support policy position, external engagement. Routinely and timely communicate relevant information to Regulatory Policy management and business teams. Job Family General Services Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Harrisburg Office Pennsylvania We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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