Director of Regulatory Affairs (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

LCRA is in search of a Director of Regulatory Affairs to join our team. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to develop our regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with the regulations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). We are looking for an integral member of a team that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and enhancing the lives of the Texans! If you enjoy using your specialized depth or breadth of electric utility expertise to propose innovative solutions to solve complex problems, this job is for you! We are an organization that values employees with a mission to help. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, LCRA is a billion-dollar public enterprise that exists to improve the quality of life of the people of Texas through water stewardship, energy and community service, and we’ve been doing it since 1934. Our current approach to the work environment focuses on the balance between teamwork and flexibility, which means we are currently in a hybrid schedule: two days in office at a minimum with the option to work three days remotely (locally).

Requirements

• Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology/security, project management, law, or other relevant experience including three or more years of management experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulation for electric, water and telecommunications industries
• Knowledge of the utility industry and wholesale electric market operations
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FERC and NARUC accounting
• Knowledge of financial, economic, quantitative and statistical analysis methods
• Knowledge of project management methods and concepts, budgeting, and cost management.
• Skill in conducting research, assessing impact of regulations on business and establishing and implementing strategy and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory affairs activities for LCRA and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (TSC) including regulatory proceedings and activities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
• Secure appropriate rate recovery for LCRA’s regulated businesses, certify new transmission projects, and support advocacy of policy positions that assist LCRA and LCRA TSC in doing business.
• Assist in developing appropriate policy positions for rulemakings that affect transmission and water cost of service rates, as well as restructured electric market design and related activities at the PUC.
• Ensure compliance with PUC regulations that govern utilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees