Regulatory Policy Consultant

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

2d•$108,200 - $180,200

About The Position

We are seeking a Regulatory Policy Consultant to provide strategic guidance and analysis of federal regulatory, transmission, and market policy initiatives. This role involves overseeing the research, planning, development, and implementation of federal filings and compliance programs to ensure PSE meets all regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will participate in regional energy and market forums, advise internal departments on regulatory matters, and monitor federal, regional, and state regulations to keep the company informed of current and evolving requirements while positioning PSE to achieve its energy and transmission objectives. All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in business, public policy, finance, economics or communications or applicable field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8 years’ experience including 3 years in regulatory compliance and 5 years of regulatory policy development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
Thorough understanding of utility operations, policy issues and regulation.
Thorough understanding of federal, regional and state rules and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, JD, PE or experience in public policy.
Thorough understanding of compliance regulations and processes specific to the department/area of hire.

Responsibilities

Attends regional energy and market policy meetings where the company has a vested interest and represent those interests, influencing the outcomes of these discussions
Develops alternatives on policy issues, presents these to PSE executives, and negotiate towards desired results with various regional entities.
Monitors state and federal energy, market, policy and reliability initiatives affecting the company’s energy supply and transmission needs.
Coordinates with compliance personnel to ensure PSE develops and then meet compliance standards and timelines.
Coordinates across business functions with PSE analysts in assessing impact, if any, of various energy and market policy proposals.
Prepares regular reports for staff and management on current energy and market policy issues.
Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory and policy proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.