Regulatory Consultant Staff

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•$116,255 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Regulatory professional who possesses expert technical knowledge for the business functions supported, and regulatory knowledge to demonstrate proficiency in the application of theory to analyze and solve well-defined problems with very limited guidance from higher level personnel. Strong working knowledge of state or federal regulation standards, codes, concepts, systems, and business processes relevant to work assignments. Leads work groups to address complex problems or perform analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides expert level input for corporate and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an expert level knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and provides leadership to implement needed areas of change. With expert level regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 14 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
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.
Expert level knowledge of complex regulatory matters for issues related to revenue requirements, cost-of-service, rate design, tariffs, accounting, and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities
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
Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations for 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.