Regulatory Witness Training Specialist Principal - Staff

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Witness Training Specialist oversees the design, development, implementation, and delivery of witness training and preparation activities for state and federal regulatory and other administrative proceedings. With limited guidance, this role helps ensure witnesses are well prepared to provide clear, accurate, and credible testimony by assisting with training materials, research, logistics, mock sessions, and process documentation. The specialist works closely with subject matter experts, legal, regulatory, operations, and leadership teams to support consistent and effective witness readiness.

Requirements

High School graduate/GED.
Ten (10) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Eight (8) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
Experience in a regulatory utility, energy, legal, or regulatory environment.
Familiarity with administrative hearings, depositions, testimony preparation, and regulatory proceedings.
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
Experience creating training materials, process documentation, or presentation content.
Knowledge of utility operations, rates, finance, customer programs, and regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Support the Regulatory Witness Training Manager in developing, communicating, and implementing witness preparation programs, tools, and materials.
Assist in forecasting, planning, and analyzing training needs based on the regulatory work plan.
Consult management and employees on learning and training priorities.
Schedule and coordinate training, meetings, mock testimony sessions, and other training activities.
Communicate training calendar, courses, and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
Research case history, regulatory filings, policies, and relevant operational topics to help inform witness preparation.
Administer and ensure proper tracking of deadlines, milestones, and deliverables associated with hearings, depositions, rate cases, and other proceedings.
Help organize and maintain witness preparation templates, standard work, job aids, and training records.
Participate in mock cross-examination and coaching sessions by documenting feedback, action items, and improvement opportunities.
Support and facilitate training projects, committees, and meetings, as assigned.