Director Regulatory Policy

NiSource • Columbus, OH

2d • $160,100 - $240,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Regulatory Policy serves as NIPSCO's primary representative with regulatory and governmental stakeholders in Indiana. This role leads the development and execution of regulatory policy and strategy for gas and electric operations, advises executive leadership on regulatory matters, and drives engagement with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders to support the company's business objectives. The Director evaluates the evolving regulatory environment, identifies opportunities and risks, and influences outcomes that advance NIPSCO's strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Extensive regulatory, and/or governmental and/or financial experience
• Experience with regulated utility in management of external affairs
• Strong knowledge of the gas and electric utility industry
• Familiarity with Indiana government, political and business environments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in negotiating with regulatory stakeholders
• Strong relationships/contacts with Indiana public officials, key regulatory staff
• Ability to comprehend and assimilate complex regulatory information
• Ability to organize complex, diverse material into a cohesive, understandable message
• Knowledge of rate theory and application
• Knowledge of regulatory and legislative process
• Demonstrated witness experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (MBA, MPA, Public Policy, Economics, or related field) and/or Juris Doctor (JD)
• 10+ years of experience in utility regulation, government affairs, regulatory strategy, public policy, finance, or a related field, including progressive leadership responsibility

Responsibilities

• Act as primary regulatory liaison between NIPSCO and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and other relevant State agencies on regulatory issues important to the Company
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on regulatory and public policy matters
• Lead negotiations on some gas and electric regulatory initiatives
• Lead the development of an Indiana gas and electric regulatory strategic plan
• Collaborate with other functions to identify key issues where regulatory policies need to be developed; draft policies in conjunction with Regulatory Accounting, Rates and Legal
• Sponsor some policy testimony, as well as function as a major contributor to testimony in key cases
• Support Indiana marketing/sales and operations initiatives
• Review opinions and decisions issued by regulatory agencies, other utilities’ rate structures and findings of rate and load research groups
• Provide an ongoing assessment of the regulatory environment, including an evaluation of opportunities and exposures related to energy and general business issues in Indiana
• Coordinate and communicate global/federal regulatory issues with peers inside NIPSCO.

Benefits

• Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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