Senior Gas Strategy Regulatory- Flexible Location

Jobs at Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

11d•$114,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gas Strategy Regulatory Specialist, Senior is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory components of BD&I’s gas strategy are compliant, efficient, and effective while supporting innovation and creating positive change in the way we do business. At times, the support may extend to other areas of GSESP due to cross-pollination of strategy. Position duties include oversight, facilitation, and support for all of BDI’s regulatory requirements which include gathering content for regulatory filings, authoring testimony with subject matter experts (SMEs) input, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, engagement in regulatory proceedings, responding to data requests, and interpreting CPUC decisions for GSESP management. Regulatory support will be provided for projects and programs for large customer load, gas supply for both renewable and fossil interconnections, and contracts and agreements. Additionally, the position will oversee the enhancement of regulatory knowledge for internal stakeholders as a pathway toward better equipping SMEs to assist with completion of filings, testimony, and data requests, etc. Position duties may include (but are not limited to)- Lead regulatory activities by monitoring all proceedings that might impact GSESP, authoring testimony and pleadings, responding to data requests, documenting current and prior stakeholder positions on relevant issues, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, providing content for regulatory filings (advice letters, applications, reports), and monitoring legislative developments Manage all internal communications between SMEs regarding proceedings and cross-collaboration with different departments Coordinate timely delivery and receipt of internal and external regulatory deliverables Review the content for external regulatory deliverable and determine whether confidentiality review is required Demonstrates broad expertise in project management Applies advanced knowledge to wide-ranging regulatory issues Develops innovative solutions and drives process improvement Works with and leverages relationships with all levels of staffing within the department and across PG&E Manage relations and expectations with Regulatory Relations and law Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Marketing or related or equivalent experience
5 years of related experience in the natural gas industry

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent graduate degree
Three years of regulatory case management and coordination experience
Regulatory o Strong organizational skills o Exceptional writing skills o Solid understanding and knowledge of the PG&E regulatory process and policies and those of the CPUC o Ability to present moderately complex data and findings to diverse audiences o Capability to analyze complex problems and recommend solutions despite incomplete information and limited time
Tariff/Contract o Ability to interpret contract language terms o Capability to construe tariff language terminology and apply it to individual project scenarios o Understanding of meaning and rationale of PG&E contract provisions; typical counterparty concerns; and the impacts of contract language
Customer Service/Communication o Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process management o Experience serving and meeting the needs of internal and/or external customers o Ability to analyze, understand, and communicate information accurately o Excellent strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present complex information with ease and clarity to management o Ability to excel independently, build consensus, and cohesively collaborate within a team environment
Project/Program o PMP-Project Management Professional certification o PgMP-Program Management Professional certification o CCMP- Certified Change Management Professional certification o Ability to apply program management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level o Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level o Competency in making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems o Highly skilled at leading project teams o Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints
Field/Technical o Knowledge and understanding of gas transmission and distribution o Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, codes, and regulations that govern gas engineering and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities o Knowledge and understanding of the principles and properties of gas impacting various internal/external environments
Tools/Standard o Proficiency and skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook) o Creativity and innovation skills o Experience with Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Lead regulatory activities by monitoring all proceedings that might impact GSESP, authoring testimony and pleadings, responding to data requests, documenting current and prior stakeholder positions on relevant issues, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, providing content for regulatory filings (advice letters, applications, reports), and monitoring legislative developments
Manage all internal communications between SMEs regarding proceedings and cross-collaboration with different departments
Coordinate timely delivery and receipt of internal and external regulatory deliverables
Review the content for external regulatory deliverable and determine whether confidentiality review is required
Demonstrates broad expertise in project management
Applies advanced knowledge to wide-ranging regulatory issues
Develops innovative solutions and drives process improvement
Works with and leverages relationships with all levels of staffing within the department and across PG&E
Manage relations and expectations with Regulatory Relations and law
Provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members
Manages moderate to complex gas interconnections with PG&E’s gas transmission system
Ensure all steps are followed for finalizing new interconnections including obtaining official applications, ensuring job cost estimates are produced and communicated to customer, completing standard form contracts, negotiating special facility agreements and/or any exceptional case agreements and arrange for approval at the CPUC, and monitor progress in engineering, design, project management and construction to ensure facilities are completed by the time the customer needs service.
Manage all communications between the company and the customer regarding the interconnection
Support regulatory activities by writing testimony or responding to data requests. May meet with regulators and other IOUs, and/or provide content for regulatory filings
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the project management function
Develops new approaches, processes and tools by modifying existing solutions
Presents findings and recommendations to function management
Communicates with peers and leaders inside and outside of the department exchanging ideas or gathering information
May provide direction and coaching to less experienced team members