Regulatory Case Specialist I/II

Xcel Energy•Amarillo, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage the development and execution of regulatory case filings in the jurisdictions where Xcel Energy operates. Cases may involve resource planning, facility certifications or abandonments, restructuring implementation and compliance, and rulemaking proceedings. The role supports outcomes consistent with corporate business objectives and prepares and sponsors testimony supporting company positions. The specialist manages regulatory cases for electric, gas, and steam, coordinating filings and interdisciplinary teams while advising management on case progress, issues, and strategy. The position represents Xcel Energy before regulatory agencies and other parties, and requires knowledge of regulatory laws, rules, policies, procedures, precedent-setting orders, and current regional and national trends. The role may involve periodic overnight travel and extensive overtime. The posting covers Case Specialist I and II levels. Specialist I requires a BA/BS in Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; five years of regulatory-field experience is preferred. Specialist II requires the same education or equivalent and 8–10 years of regulatory-field experience. Utility-industry and project-management experience are preferred. The position is eligible for an annual incentive program and the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
For Case Specialist I, five years of regulatory-field experience is preferred.
For 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 must be able to use PC software such as Excel and Word as required.
Case Specialist II must be proficient in the MS Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Periodic overnight travel and extensive overtime are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utility industry.
Experience with project management.
For Case Specialist I, a minimum of five years of experience in the regulatory field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage evaluation, preparation, processing, and implementation of regulatory case filings for electric, gas, and steam.
Establish and communicate Xcel Energy’s positions on case issues and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Coordinate preparation of regulatory testimony, exhibits, data requests, filing packages, rulemaking comments, and reports for regulatory commissions.
Maintain compliance with case schedules.
Direct interdisciplinary case teams to address case issues and solve problems.
Advise all levels of management on case progression and recommend alternative case-processing strategies.
Identify potential outcomes of strategies to support management decision-making.
Identify and interpret complex issues arising in regulatory proceedings.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory laws, rules, policies, procedures, precedent-setting orders, and regional and national regulatory trends.
Initiate and coordinate negotiations to settle regulatory cases when necessary.
Represent the department and Xcel Energy before regulatory agencies and in dealings with internal and external customers, the legal department, and interveners.
Prepare and sponsor testimony supporting company positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.