Regulatory Case Manager Lead- Rules & Projects (Hybrid)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to leverage your electric industry knowledge and persuasive writing skills? LCRA is looking for a proactive Regulatory Case Manager Lead to bolster our advocacy work for our transmission and wholesale power businesses. This high-level role entails overseeing regulatory projects, contested cases, and rule-making proceedings at the Public Utility Commission (PUC). You will draft and coordinate rule-making comments, prepare briefing materials for internal collaborators, and assist with PUC filings. Step into this exciting role and work with diverse teams in formulating advocacy positions!

Requirements

• Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology/security, project management or law or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, science, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory affairs and planning.
• Knowledge of and experience participating in PUC rule-making activities
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT wholesale market issues and transmission system operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Manage PUC projects and rule-making activities, providing support for other PUC proceedings including contested cases.
• Develop LCRA advocacy and strategy positions in conjunction with management and internal/external attorneys. Analyze the economic and strategic impact of various wholesale market build policy proposals.
• Implement a strategic plan for communicating and collaborating with internal and external collaborators. Assist the Regulatory Affairs team in preparing comprehensive summaries of PUC activities.
• Coordinate with staff in Wholesale Power, Transmission Services, Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning, and Project Management to monitor issues impacting LCRA and LCRA TSC.
• Monitor the implementation of legislation affecting the electric industry.
• Analyze the potential business impacts of wholesale electric market development initiatives.
• Act as a primary contact for key regulatory agency staff at the PUC and ERCOT. Build relationships across the electric utility industry.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable regulations, rules, and procedures.
• Perform work by traveling independently or with a small team to various LCRA and external locations as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs
• And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed