Manager, Regulatory Admin (SPS)

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

62d

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary Manage the departmental resources necessary to make timely and complete regulatory filings, including being jurisdictional lead for certificates of need and resource plans. Manage the work, resources, and processes needed to plan and execute Xcel Energy's regulatory initiatives and compliance with regulatory requirements. Working with appropriate teams, establish and maintain state commission and stakeholder relationships and work with internal stakeholders to design initiatives that provide a constructive regulatory framework for Xcel Energy's initiatives. Sponsor expert and legislative testimony needed to support Xcel Energy's initiatives. Subject areas may include generation and supply-side initiatives, transmission initiatives, renewable and environmental initiatives. Essential Responsibilities Manage the work, resources, and processes need to prepare timely and complete regulatory filings needed to implement Xcel Energy's major transmission and generation 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. Prepare and sponsor expert and legislative testimony as needed to support major regulatory filings. Effectively represent Xcel Energy's policies and initiatives in regulatory proceedings, settlement discussions, and stakeholder collaborations to support Company initiatives. Negotiate resolution of disputes with state agencies and stakeholders in regulatory proceedings. Establish and maintain contact with state regulators and stakeholders to represent Company policies and initiatives and to gather input and information to help shape Company initiatives. Anticipate regulatory issues and develop strategies for developing and advocating proposals that support Company policies. Initiate and maintain continuous communication and interaction with Xcel Energy business units. Lead efforts to develop regulatory solutions to support business objectives. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Regulatory Policy, Business, or related discipline.
Minimum of five years' experience in regulatory matters.
Specific experience in dealing with regulatory agencies preferred.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, practices and procedures in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Manage the work, resources, and processes need to prepare timely and complete regulatory filings needed to implement Xcel Energy's major transmission and generation 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.
Prepare and sponsor expert and legislative testimony as needed to support major regulatory filings.
Effectively represent Xcel Energy's policies and initiatives in regulatory proceedings, settlement discussions, and stakeholder collaborations to support Company initiatives.
Negotiate resolution of disputes with state agencies and stakeholders in regulatory proceedings.
Establish and maintain contact with state regulators and stakeholders to represent Company policies and initiatives and to gather input and information to help shape Company initiatives.
Anticipate regulatory issues and develop strategies for developing and advocating proposals that support Company policies.
Initiate and maintain continuous communication and interaction with Xcel Energy business units.
Lead efforts to develop regulatory solutions to support business objectives.