Regulatory Consultant - Principal

American Electric Power•Gahanna, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Consultant supports regulatory work for electric utility business functions, developing knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, standards, codes, systems, and business processes. The role applies regulatory theory to analyze and solve straightforward problems, initially with support and direction from higher-level personnel. Work may support government-initiated rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and other proceedings. The position also contributes information to regulatory strategy and negotiation planning and builds understanding of how cost drivers relate to revenue. The consultant assists with gathering and assembling data for cost-of-service studies, load research, rate case filings, special contracts, technical papers, and related work. The role conducts research, completes assigned project and process work to established plans and schedules, and assists senior employees with technical reports, testimony, discovery requests, and financial reporting. It also supports the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management or regulatory bodies. The position is on-site at Ohio Power Company's headquarters in Gahanna, Ohio. It requires mandatory on-call availability as needed, including over weekends and holidays, and occasional travel for hearings, meetings, advocacy, and training. The stated physical demand level is sedentary work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; alternatively, an associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant field, operations, or analytical experience; or a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant field, operations, or analytical experience.
Proficiency with spreadsheets.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet mandatory on-call requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, and other periods as necessary to meet regulatory requirements and filing dates.
Ability to travel occasionally for hearings, meetings, advocacy, training, and related activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in assembling data for cost-of-service studies, load research, computerization support, rate case filings, special contracts, and technical papers.
Conduct research and provide information as requested, with assistance from more senior team members.
Complete assigned project and process work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
Assist higher-level employees with limited preparation of technical reports, papers, testimony, discovery requests, and financial reporting.
Perform assigned tasks to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills in the area of specialization.
Develop basic knowledge of regulatory matters relevant to the applicable regulatory function.
Support preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and/or regulatory bodies.
Gather information to contribute to regulatory strategy development and coordination and provide information for negotiation strategies.
Perform routine assigned tasks supporting implementation of changes related to regulatory developments, procedures, and current events.