Regulatory Analyst IV

Expand Energy•Oklahoma City, TX

About The Position

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.Job SummaryThis senior-level position works with representatives in legal, marketing, corporate development, and other internal teams, as well as agency officials, under limited supervision to evaluate policy and regulatory developments that directly impact company strategy across energy markets. Strong knowledge in power market regulation and FERC processes enables the role to connect policy outcomes into commercial value and strategic positioning.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to identify and achieve strategic objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and policy issues for diverse audiences
Advanced knowledge of trade & technical terminology while understanding oil & gas operations, drilling, geology and land functions
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with various federal and state governmental agencies and staff
Demonstrated experience interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies, particularly FERC
Advanced knowledge of laws, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, oil and gas law, permitting and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university
Minimum: 8 years experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or a related field, with experience in downstream markets such as utilities

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy or related field

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze federal and state regulatory developments affecting downstream energy markets
Advise internal teams on policy and regulatory risk, opportunities, and strategic implications
Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, legal, and operational teams to ensure alignment on policy developments and to translate policy outcomes into actionable guidance
Support the development and execution of advocacy strategies and policy positions
Engage on gas-electric coordination issues by monitoring and participating in relevant proceedings to assess implications for natural gas supply, infrastructure access, and system reliability
Act as a liaison between upstream operational teams and power/utility-related stakeholders to ensure integrated solutions for regulatory, permitting and market-related issues
Engage with regulatory agencies such as FERC, NERC, state public utility commissions, and other related organizations to represent company interests
Represent the company in industry associations, regulatory meetings, and public forums
May involve some travel, mostly US domestic
Performs other duties as assigned