Regulatory Witness Training Specialist Principal - Staff

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•$98,993 - $151,132•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, the role helps ensure witnesses are 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. The posting lists two role levels with separate experience requirements: Regulatory Witness Training Specialist Principal and Regulatory Witness Technical Training Specialist Staff. The position is onsite at AEP Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Occasional travel may be required, and hearing or filing deadlines may necessitate work on weekends, holidays, or vacation days.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
For the Principal level: ten years of technical work experience in a related area, or six years of experience as a Training Specialist Senior.
For the Staff level: twelve years of technical work experience in a related area, or eight years of 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.
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.
Occasional travel may be required, including to witness preparation activities and hearings.
Depending on filing requirements and deadlines, work may be required on weekends, holidays, or vacation days.

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 calendars, courses, and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
Research case history, regulatory filings, policies, and relevant operational topics to inform witness preparation.
Administer and track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables associated with hearings, depositions, rate cases, and other proceedings.
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 assigned training projects, committees, and meetings.