Project Manager, Regulatory

TECO Energy•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Take the lead on high-profile regulatory initiatives that support critical business objectives and serve our communities. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the Company's engagement with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). In this position, you'll develop and manage a broad portfolio of regulatory projects and communications, leading efforts related to applications, ongoing case filings, rulemaking proceedings, testimony, discovery, hearings, compliance reporting, stakeholder negotiations, and public proceedings. You'll serve as a trusted regulatory partner, helping achieve business and regulatory objectives while navigating a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
3 years of related experience, including two 2 years of project experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree
5 years of utility industry experience

Responsibilities

Coordinates with management, team members, and outside consultants to develop and implement strategic and tactical positions relevant to corporate regulatory objectives.
Assembles and manages filings/submission to the NMPRC, including review for accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations and laws, and consistency with business and regulatory objectives.
Leads multi-departmental preparation of regulatory filings, testimony, presentations, related analysis, and strategy development.
Prepares, provides review, and analyzes communication from the public and regulatory agencies.
Engages and coordinates with appropriate business units to ensure regulatory compliance filing requirements are met in a complete and timely manner.
Organizes and coordinates timely information briefings for regulators on business, legal, or regulatory developments related to the Company’s regulatory oversight.
Arranges regulatory policy recommendations for management based on the corporate strategic business direction and implements regulatory strategies.
Coordinates and provides training to Company personnel on written and oral testimony preparation for filings and hearings or workshop presentations; conveys other applicable information to ensure timely and accurate compliance with NMPRC regulations, rules, orders, and reporting requirements.
Responds to inquiries from employees, government, regulators, and the public about tariffs and operating rules and state or federal regulations relating to the provision of regulated services.
Maintains positive relationships both inside and outside the Company by timely and responsibly responding to regulators and other interests that impact regulatory proceedings.
Attends regulatory-related meetings, hearings, workshops, negotiations, and presentations on regulatory cases and issues, as assigned.
Analyzes, prepares, recommends, and informs management, team members, and other appropriate personnel of regulatory developments likely to affect operations.