Senior Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

23h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. As a Senior Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant, you’ll drive high‑impact filings, pricing and policy initiatives that shape how we serve customers and strengthen communities. In this hybrid role (1–3 days in‑office), you’ll represent Alliant Energy in regulatory and public forums, build trusted relationships with commissions and stakeholders, and translate strategy into actionable rate design and tariff proposals. If you’re passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and delivering innovative, customer‑centric solutions, this role puts you at the center of it all. Senior Regulatory Relations and Policy Consultant develops, coordinates, and leads complex regulatory policy and pricing analyses in support of regulatory filings before state and federal regulators; this includes cost allocation, tariff design, and pricing in support of innovative customer solutions. This position leads, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of regulatory projects and cases in cooperation with appropriate business units. This role represents the company in public and regulatory forums and ensures that all projects meet regulatory objectives and achieve the department's comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Economics, business administration, public policy, engineering or related field.
5 years experience in regulatory affairs, energy industry, or related field
Knowledge of energy industry pricing strategies, theories, and applications.
Ability to draft tariff filings.
Ability to develop short and long term regulatory policy and strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
Demonstrated facilitation skills, which include facilitation of issue across business units, facilitation of issues within a single business and facilitation of meetings.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills, and effective in working within cross-functional teams.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of energy industry regulations and business practices.
Demonstrated financial skills such as, accounting, and utility economics.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Ability to interpret federal and state energy regulations.
Proven ability to achieve results with a minimum amount of direction.
Ability to think critically, overcome conventional thinking, and develop innovative solutions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills • Customer Needs • Data Analysis • Data Management • Data Visualization • Financial Modeling • Rate Design and Forecasting • Regulatory Compliance • Scenario Planning • Stakeholder Management • Technical Reports

Nice To Haves

Master's or Advanced Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures regulatory filings are completed timely, efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and rules.
Leads and conducts complex studies to support the development of innovative products and customer pricing solutions, including implementing regulatory policies and strategies that advance Alliant Energy’s strategic plan and goals.
Designs market pricing and tariff changes by performing complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, e.g., class cost of service studies and rate design, and prepares tariff filings.
Prepares and delivers rate and regulatory policy communications materials for internal and external audiences and ensures proper administration of tariffs and riders.
Supports customer service and operational and engineering staff in interpreting tariff-related functions such as billing units and extensions and analyzes and collects information.
Provides expert testimony on regulatory policy and compliance performance including written and oral testimony, exhibits and other written materials.
Promotes continuous improvement of regulatory programs and initiatives by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Leads cross-functional teams on moderately complex projects related to corporate regulatory research, regulatory filings, or strategic planning analysis.
Performs benefit/cost analyses and risk management for assigned initiatives.
Maintains a high level of understanding and knowledge of regulatory affairs including emerging issues in all applicable jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.