Regulatory Case Specialist I/II
About The Position
Manage the development and execution of regulatory case filings in each jurisdiction in which Xcel Energy operates. Cases may involve resource planning, facility certifications or abandonments, restructuring implementation and compliance, and rulemaking proceedings. The role works to achieve outcomes consistent with corporate business objectives and prepares and sponsors testimony supporting Xcel Energy positions. The specialist manages regulatory cases for electric, gas, and steam, coordinating case teams and filing materials, advising management on case progress and strategies, interpreting complex regulatory issues, and negotiating settlements when needed. The role represents the department and the company before regulatory agencies and other internal and external parties. Periodic overnight travel and extensive overtime are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Case Specialist I: a minimum of five years of regulatory-field experience is preferred.
- Case Specialist II: 8–10 years of experience in the regulatory field.
- Knowledge of existing and emerging competitive regulatory issues; demonstrated experience with these issues is required for Case Specialist II.
- Case Specialist I: ability to use PC software such as Excel and Word as required.
- Case Specialist II: proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a diverse audience.
- Periodic overnight travel and extensive overtime are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Experience with project management.
Responsibilities
- Manage evaluation, preparation, processing, and implementation of regulatory case filings for electric, gas, and steam, and set out Xcel Energy's positions on case issues.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Coordinate preparation of regulatory testimony, exhibits, data requests, filing packages, rulemaking comments, and reports for regulatory commission filings.
- Maintain compliance with case schedules and direct interdisciplinary case teams to address issues and solve problems.
- Advise all levels of management on case progression and recommend alternative case-processing strategies, identifying potential outcomes for management decision-making.
- Identify and interpret complex issues arising in regulatory proceedings and maintain current knowledge of regulatory laws, rules, policies, procedures, precedent-setting orders, and regional and national trends.
- Initiate and coordinate negotiations to settle regulatory cases with involved parties when necessary.
- Represent the department and Xcel Energy before regulatory agencies, internal and external customers, the legal department, and interveners.
- Prepare and sponsor testimony supporting company positions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and Health Savings Account)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
