Regulatory Consultant - Regulatory Consultant Principal (CCN)

American Electric Power•Austin, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Regulatory professional who possesses developed technical knowledge regarding rate design theory and practice in AEP's state jurisdictions or external state jurisdiction. Must possess electric utility experience, and knowledge of industry activity and outcomes regarding cost of service and rate design associated with new technologies and recovery strategies, as well as knowledge in the application of theory to perform detailed mathematical analysis and solve problems with limited guidance from higher level personnel. Developed working knowledge of state or federal regulations and standards, codes, concepts, systems, docket research and business processes relevant to work assignments. The ability to communicate and coordinate work across multiple organizations to address complex problems or perform analysis outside the AEP footprint to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative rate solutions for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides high value input for corporate, operating company, and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an extensive knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity across numerous jurisdictions, and provides input in the development of strategy regarding cost recovery based on the application of that knowledge. With an extensive level of regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Required to work mandatory ”on-call” requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including filing dates required by the Company or as imposed by an applicable regulatory Commission.
Occasional travel will be required, such as: to attend hearings and support witnesses, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc.

Responsibilities

Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as developing direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc. related to the filing and process of amendments to Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN).
Coordinate with internal parties to gather information needed for the Monthly Construction Progress Reports that are filed with the Public Utility Commission
Interprets regulatory needs and implements projects, analysis, and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to a specific area of responsibility; addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Works primarily independently, with guidance only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.