Manager, Distribution Regulatory Strategy

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The electric grid is undergoing significant change that is being shaped by advancements in technology, evolving customer preferences and demands, and development and evolution of federal and state policies. The electric distribution grid of the future will be a modern, integrated grid that plays a key role in building a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy future that empowers customers to make energy choices that work for them, creates a ready, reliable and more resilient grid capable of withstanding increasingly extreme weather and evolving threats, leverages innovation, drives efficiency, and supports greater system flexibility. This exciting new role will help to shape the future distribution grid and policy landscape for Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota by leading the development and execution of regulatory strategies and matters that achieve the Company’s and public policy objectives, make energy work better for our customers, and ensure a reliable and resilient grid into the future. Come join the regulatory policy team to be a key part of the future grid!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Policy, English, Business, or related discipline and a minimum of five to seven years' experience in regulatory matters; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Specific experience in dealing with regulatory agencies and preparing successful regulatory filings preferred.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, practices and procedures in multiple jurisdictions.
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
Frequent overnight travel required; extensive overtime.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or with Distribution operations, engineering, and/or planning and related regulatory matters.
Demonstrated ability to establish trust, rapport, and long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience navigating, negotiating, and resolving conflicting interests to align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Lead team of professional employees to produce regulatory filings consistent with the regulatory case management processes.
Assist in articulating and achieving consensus on what the Company will request.
Manage the work, resources, and processes need to draft complete regulatory filings needed to implement Xcel Energy's major initiatives.
Manage teams and staff to ensure projects are consistent with Xcel Energy priorities, are appropriately advocated before regulatory bodies, are timely, and fully comply with all filing requirements.
Work collaboratively with others in the Department and other business groups to understand the facts of cases in order to develop key messages for filings.
Determine organization and appropriate level of detail for the filing.
Partner with Law to identify the appropriate standard of review for inclusion in filings and for assistance in creation of filings.
Develop the advocacy (construct the supporting arguments) for requests.
Identify and incorporate appropriate supporting charts, graphs and examples.
Draft filings and testimony.
Ensure a clear voice and appropriate tone in filings and testimony.
Identify risks and likely discovery issues related to requests.
Control the content of the document during interaction with the regulatory case management team and with the business units.
Control the document to ensure efficient production.
Ensure format and presentation consistent with company standards.
Assist with production of messages related to the filing including media, financial and FAQ materials.
Work collaboratively with other leaders in Department to manage overall workload and workflow.
Assist in preparation of internal reports and metrics.
Interact with key regulatory agencies and staff as necessary.
Develops, selects and retains a multi-functional, diverse and well-trained workforce which is motivated and empowered.
Models innovative approaches.
Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills.