Director Regulatory Affairs

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Peoples Gas is seeking a Director, Regulatory Affairs to lead the development and execution of state and federal regulatory strategies. The director will represent the company before the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), guide complex regulatory proceedings, develop staff, and communicate with regulators, executives, and business partners. The role leads regulatory strategy, filings, rate proceedings, compliance, and policy analysis, and oversees regulatory talent and external resources. The director will also serve as a company witness in regulatory proceedings. The position works across Peoples Gas and interacts with employees at all levels, including executive leadership. External contacts include the FPSC and its staff, the Florida Department of Community Affairs, other utilities, trade organizations, outside legal counsel, and consultants. The role directly supervises the Manager, Regulatory Affairs and indirectly leads the Supervisor, Conservation Programs, Regulatory Rate Analysts, Energy Conservation Program Coordinators, and project teams. The role requires participation in emergency and storm response or recovery activities to help maintain service to customers. Proper compensation is provided in accordance with company rules and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
Extensive coursework in Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Science, and Statistics.
10 years of utility regulatory knowledge.
Experience in management, negotiation, and communication under difficult circumstances.
5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Direct preparation, development, negotiation, and implementation of FPSC and FERC regulatory activities involving retail rates, cost recovery clauses, rate design, methodologies, forecasts, audits, special contracts, and special rate analyses.
Lead the development and design of FPSC and FERC rate proceedings, including project management, regulatory strategy, testimony, discovery, witness training, depositions, hearing preparation, and implementation of final rates.
Oversee FERC gas marketing compliance activities.
Educate internal departments on regulatory requirements related to rate design, tariffs, and cost recovery clauses, and help assess regulatory strategies, impacts, alternatives, prudence, and recovery issues.
Develop or provide regulatory strategy and policy analysis for FPSC and FERC matters and support review of state legislative initiatives affecting the gas industry.
Direct annual and long-term customer forecasting and load research activities supporting load analysis, resource planning, regulatory filings, and business initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the FPSC and Peoples Gas and represent the company as a witness at hearings, agenda conferences, and workshops.
Coordinate preparation of internal and external witnesses and advocate the company’s regulatory positions with regulators, commission staff, industry colleagues, interveners, and litigants.
Lead and develop regulatory staff and manage outside legal representation, expert witnesses, consultants, and other resources.
Monitor FPSC and FERC filings, rulings, and activities of other gas utilities, and communicate relevant developments to company leaders and departments.
Participate in emergency and disaster response or recovery activities as required to maintain customer service.