Regulatory Consultant Senior or Regulatory Consultant Principal (Electric Utility)

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a regulatory professional with technical knowledge in rate proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and in retail jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have electric utility experience and the ability to communicate, organize, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to solve complex problems. Familiarity with industry activity and outcomes related to cost of service and rate design for new technologies and recovery strategies is essential. The position requires detailed knowledge in applying theory to perform mathematical analysis and solve problems with minimal guidance. A strong understanding of federal regulations, standards, codes, concepts, systems, docket research, and business processes is necessary. The role provides high-value input for corporate, operating company, and business unit regulatory strategy development, coordination, and support for negotiation strategies. The individual will possess extensive knowledge of developments, procedures, and current events affecting regulatory activity across numerous jurisdictions, contributing to strategy development for cost recovery. They will also educate others on the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Requirements

Proficiency with spreadsheets.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case.
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills.
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 or testify at hearings, to support witnesses at hearings, 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is beneficial but not required.
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, or similar certification/license is beneficial but not required.
Experience providing expert testimony in public utility regulatory filing is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Develops direct and rebuttal testimony, responds to discovery requests, responds to Commission audits, acts as a witness and supports the preparation of other witnesses.
Leads organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice.
Promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority.
Operates with little or no supervision in a complex environment.
Develops, implements, and leads projects and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements.
Participate in strategic initiatives related to areas of expertise.
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.
Leads in preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies.
Make complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of the impact of decisions on other organizational units internal and external of the company.
Possess expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company.
Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach a logical conclusion.
Participate and/or lead in the use and development of moderately complex analytical tools to support regulatory planning and regulatory filings.
Consult with others to understand, identify, prioritize and develop actionable recommendations.
Develop and present analysis and solutions that support strategic initiatives.