Manager of Transmission Development & Policy

LS Power Development, LLC•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

LS Power is seeking an experienced Regulatory Policy Manager to lead regulatory policy and stakeholder engagement activities in the MISO and SPP regions. The role builds strategic relationships with regional transmission organizations, utilities, and potential partners; advocates regulatory policies that protect LS Power's transmission investments; and advances competitive and noncompetitive transmission development opportunities. The position represents LS Power in regional stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings, monitors and evaluates regulatory developments, and coordinates with legal counsel and internal teams on FERC filings, tariff revisions, and regulatory compliance. It also supports regional transmission planning and competitive solicitation processes and provides management with assessments of regulatory developments, strategic relationships, business opportunities, and recommended actions.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, analytical, and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with RTO personnel, utilities, regulators, and other industry stakeholders.
Strong understanding of FERC regulation, regional transmission planning, and transmission development.
Ability to independently manage regulatory initiatives and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to stakeholder meetings, industry conferences, regulatory proceedings, and business development meetings.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business, public policy, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electric transmission regulation, RTO policy, transmission planning, utility regulation, or transmission development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MISO and/or SPP tariffs, stakeholder processes, and regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with MISO and SPP leadership, staff, and industry stakeholders to advance LS Power's regulatory and business objectives.
Identify, cultivate, and support transmission partnerships with utilities, cooperatives, municipal utilities, and other industry participants.
Represent LS Power in MISO and SPP stakeholder processes, working groups, industry meetings, and regulatory proceedings.
Monitor and evaluate regional regulatory developments, develop company positions, and advocate for policies that advance LS Power's interests.
Support regional transmission planning and competitive solicitation processes, including policies governing project selection, developer qualifications, and cost containment.
Advocate for policies affecting transmission ownership, cost allocation, cost recovery, and investment opportunities.
Coordinate with legal counsel and internal teams on FERC filings, tariff revisions, and regulatory compliance matters.
Provide management with concise assessments of regulatory developments, strategic relationships, business opportunities, and recommended actions.