WGL - Director, Regulatory Affairs

AltaGas • Springfield, VA

2d • $178,600 - $260,050

About The Position

The Director, Regulatory Affairs is a newly created high impact role responsible for leading the Company’s state regulatory strategy with a focus on proactive advocacy before state regulatory commissions. This executive-level role serves as the primary architect of regulatory engagement, cultivating trusted relationships with commission staff and stakeholders, shaping policy outcomes, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also champions the development of a high-performing regulatory affairs team, fostering expertise, accountability, and continuous growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in utility regulation, energy policy, or the natural gas industry
• Demonstrated success in regulatory strategy, filings, and advocacy
• Experience representing an organization in regulatory proceedings and as an expert witness
• Proven strategic leadership with a strong ownership mindset
• Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage external partnerships and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into business strategy
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Law, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive state regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives
• Monitor and analyze regulatory trends; assess risks and opportunities to inform forward-looking strategies
• Provide executive leadership with actionable insights on regulatory impacts to business operations and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the Company’s lead representative in regulatory forums, technical conferences, settlement negotiations, and stakeholder engagements
• Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with state commissions, regulatory staff, and external stakeholders
• Advocate for the Company’s positions with federal and state regulators, industry associations, and peer utilities
• Represent the Company as an expert witness and lead negotiator in regulatory proceedings
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, testimony, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with all Public Utility Commission (PUC) requirements and internal regulatory protocols
• Direct internal processes for data collection, validation, and analysis to support regulatory positions
• Manage external legal counsel and consultants engaged in regulatory matters
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regulatory affairs team with deep subject matter expertise
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation across Regulatory Affairs
• Establish best practices and knowledge-sharing frameworks to enhance organizational capability and agility

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary range of $178,600 to $260,050 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
• In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits.
• These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy.
• We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director