Director of Research, Policy, and Planning Division

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. The Research, Policy, and Planning Division supports the Commission in achieving its overall mission by monitoring and evaluating regulatory and policy initiatives that affect the utility industry. The Division also advises the Commission on technical, financial, and policy matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline.
10 years of regulatory or utility industry experience, or a combination of eight years of experience along with 1) an advanced degree, or 2) professional certification.
Familiarity with the operations of Regional Transmission Organizations.
Familiarity with Integrated Resource Planning.
Familiarity with federal government policy initiatives and with FERC processes and procedures.
Familiarity with multi-year rate plans and performance metrics.
The incumbent must be able to perform his or her duties with little or no direction and supervision.
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent attention to detail.
Solid verbal and communication skills.
Self-motivated.
Extremely organized and time efficient.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is desirable, especially for those without an Engineering degree.
Specialized training in any of the relevant areas such as forecasting, capacity planning, utility operations, transmission planning, and distribution planning and operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
Develop and achieve overall Division goals.
Collaborate with Division staff, Executive Directors, Administrative Law Judges, General Counsel attorneys, and Commissioners in resolving complex cases and projects.
Engage utility industry representatives, OUCC staff, stakeholders, and the public in a professional, honest, and ethical manner to maintain the integrity and collaborative stance of the Division and Agency.
Remain current on legislation and operational trends in the utility industry.
Respond to complex issues and cases that require abstract thinking, intellectual curiosity, expert judgment, creative problem solving, and objectivity.
Solve multifaceted utility regulatory issues, frequently the first of a kind.
Supervise technical analysts in completing research and report writing.
Assign staff to projects and cases, provide expertise, and guide them in creating comprehensive reports for commissioners.
Ensure that Division responsibilities are performed efficiently while producing a high-quality work product.
Do research, draft reports and advise the Commission on other policy, rulemaking, investigative, and federal issues.
Perform detailed and efficient review of analyses presented by regulated utilities, consumer advocates, consultants, and other interested parties in resource planning processes and docketed cases before the Commission and makes recommendations to the Commission based on the results of the review.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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