Regulatory Consultant Staff

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Consultant Staff is an expert regulatory professional who applies technical and regulatory knowledge to analyze and solve complex, well-defined problems with very limited guidance. The role requires strong working knowledge of relevant state or federal regulations, standards, codes, systems, and business processes. The consultant leads work groups and organizational activities addressing specialized regulatory matters, including rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and other proceedings. The position contributes expert input to corporate and business-unit regulatory strategy, negotiation strategies, and responses to regulatory developments, and educates others on the relationships between cost drivers and revenue. The role develops direct and rebuttal testimony, responds to discovery requests and Commission audits, serves as a witness, and supports the preparation of other witnesses. It leads projects and process work, develops measurable goals and requirements, provides analysis for regulatory planning and filings, and presents complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and regulatory bodies. The consultant works with little or no supervision, makes complex decisions, and provides actionable recommendations to support strategic initiatives. The position is based on-site at AEP headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, or Richmond, Virginia. Occasional travel is required, and mandatory on-call work may be required over weekends, holidays, vacations, and other times as necessary to meet regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.

Requirements

For the Regulatory Consultant Staff (Grade 9): a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 8 years of related field, operations, or analytical experience; or an associate's degree and 12 years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and 14 years of related experience.
Proficiency with spreadsheets.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and guide management and witnesses on cases.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work mandatory on-call requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, and other times as necessary to meet regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in an identified area of study.
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, or similar certification or license.
Experience providing expert testimony in public utility regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

Develop direct and rebuttal testimony, respond to discovery requests and Commission audits, act as a witness, and support preparation of other witnesses.
Lead organizational-unit activities in specific, unique, and highly specialized areas of regulatory practice.
Promote professionalism and standards and influence organizational thinking as a recognized authority.
Apply expert knowledge of regulatory matters involving revenue requirements, cost of service, rate design, tariffs, accounting, and legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting electric utilities.
Develop, implement, and lead projects and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements.
Participate in strategic initiatives related to areas of expertise and address company-wide issues within the specialized field.
Review the planned work of others and anticipate, identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to unique and specialized problems, including those involving inadequate or conflicting data.
Lead the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and regulatory bodies.
Make complex decisions based on calculated risk and defend decisions made in the company's interest.
Use and develop moderately complex analytical tools to support regulatory planning and filings.
Use analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations for regulatory planning and filings.
Consult with others to understand, identify, and prioritize issues and develop actionable recommendations.
Develop and present analysis and solutions that support strategic initiatives.
Work mandatory on-call requirements when necessary to meet regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.
Travel occasionally to hearings, Commission Staff or stakeholder meetings and events, regulatory venues, and training.