Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Entergy•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the development and execution of regulatory filings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), including transmission and generation certification proceedings, base rate and rider proceedings, compliance reporting, and rulemaking proceedings. Maintains Entergy Texas’ ongoing relationships with regulatory commissions/authorities. Ensures regulatory strategy and outcomes meet Company objectives. Devises and organizes stakeholder engagement campaigns and strategies to track outreach and build support for regulatory initiatives. Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance as required by regulatory commissions/authorities. Develops programs and processes to manage customer complaint cases brought to regulatory authorities and develops process improvements to mitigate the occurrence of future complaints. Advances organization positions with internal and external parties. Prepares and sponsors testimony to governmental or regulatory agencies in support of regulatory case filings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of professional experience required
Must have in-depth knowledge of applicable regulatory laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of previous regulatory affairs related experience is highly preferred
Previous experience working with an Electric Utility is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all aspects of regulatory case filings and reports, including evaluation, preparation, and processing.
Direct teams composed of individuals from multiple internal departments across the Entergy organization to ensure successful management of case filings.
Set out Entergy Texas’ positions on specific case issues.
Manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously in an effective manner.
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards. These materials include testimony, exhibits, and discovery responses.
Maintain compliance with case procedural schedules.
Formulate or implement regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
Communicate regulatory information to multiple internal departments and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
Provide regulatory guidance to internal departments and/or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products.
Responsible for contributing to the development of regulatory strategy for Entergy Texas.
Represent the Regulatory Affairs department before PUCT staff, intervening parties in regulatory proceedings, and regulatory commissions/authorities; interface with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and sponsor testimony to governmental or regulatory authorities in support of regulatory case filings.