Lead Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

2d•$110,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. As a Lead Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant , you’ll drive high‑impact filings, pricing and policy initiatives that shape how we serve customers and strengthen communities. In this hybrid role (1–3 days in‑office) , you’ll represent Alliant Energy in regulatory and public forums, build trusted relationships with commissions and stakeholders, and translate strategy into actionable rate design and tariff proposals. If you’re passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and delivering innovative, customer‑centric solutions, this role puts you at the center of it all. Job Summary Lead Regulatory Relations and Policy Consultant leads regulatory initiatives, including pricing and policy, in support of regulatory filings before state and federal regulators. This position researches, monitors, and analyzes evolving regulatory issues in support of strategic planning goals, objectives, and budget. This role manages regulatory project work, rate regulated compliance activities, and relationships with regulatory staff and related stakeholders. This position represents Alliant Energy in public and regulatory forums. This role ensures that projects meet regulatory objectives and achieve Alliant Energy's comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Economics, business administration, public policy, engineering, or related field.
7 years professional experience in regulatory affairs, energy industry, or related field.
Knowledge of energy industry pricing strategies, theories, and applications and ability to draft tariff filings.
Demonstrated ability to develop short and long term regulatory policy and strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
Demonstrated facilitation skills, which include facilitation of issue across business units, facilitation of issues within a single business and facilitation of meetings.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills, and effective in working within cross-functional teams.
Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting, accounting, and utility economics.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Ability to interpret federal and state energy regulations.
Ability to think critically, overcome conventional thinking, and develop innovative solutions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Advanced Degree Preferred
Financial-related utility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and executes regulatory and policy initiatives and assigned rate review issues in relevant jurisdictions.
Leads assigned regulatory filings, including development of applications, written testimony, tariffs, and other materials, and ensures clear and compelling messages aligned with corporate strategy.
Monitors evolving regulatory issues and recommends, advocates, and implements policies and proposals that advance corporate strategic goals in the best interest of customers and the company.
Develops and builds working relationships with staff of relevant commissions and boards and interested stakeholders (including customer interest groups).
Manages initiatives with a high degree of independence, including identifying and mitigating risks as appropriate throughout the initiative and tracking expenditures and project progress.
As assigned, leads and conducts detailed cost-of-service studies and rate design to support the development of innovative products and customer pricing solutions.
Ensures compliance with tariff requirements and designs market pricing and tariff changes and filings.
Provides support and guidance to internal teams on regulatory issues, including tariff-related topics.
Serves as a contact for staff of relevant commissions and boards and represents Alliant Energy in the public arena on a wide variety of regulatory affairs and pricing issues.
Provides testimony in support of the Company’s strategy and initiatives, including regulatory policy and rate design.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.