Sr. Regulatory Analyst

Southern Company • Naperville, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Regulatory Affairs function in executing core regulatory strategy, compliance filings, and policy initiatives. The role partners closely with the Regulatory Affairs team to manage Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) proceedings, workshops, and filings, requiring strong analytical capabilities and cross-functional coordination. The position contributes to project planning and execution, develops materials for internal and external stakeholders, performs regulatory and policy analysis, and supports executive-level reporting and communications.

Requirements

• Proven ability to independently manage, plan, organize and prioritize detailed aspects of several projects/issues simultaneously
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability in project management, including using MS tools and applications.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to summarize and synthesize complex topics and information into comprehensible mediums
• Exceptional communication skills able to engage with Sr. Level Executives
• Energy industry experience
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory initiatives and projects
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal engagement when resolving problems / planning activities.
• Represents Department with professionalism on the phone, in person, and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communicate skills.
• B.S./B.A. Engineering, Business/Business Administration, other bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3-5 years’ experience coordinating strategic projects with significant company impact and executive visibility.
• High proficiency at MS Word, SharePoint, MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree
• 3-5 years’ experience coordinating events and meetings, including developing meeting materials
• MS Project

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects in support of regulatory requirements and initiatives
• Project manage regulatory initiatives working cross-functionally to secure information, manage deliverables and ensure due dates are met.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and other materials to support Company speakers. May include industry research.
• Assist in the drafting and coordination of witness testimony for regulatory filings
• Manages the on-line filing system of regulatory filings and information, and electronic filing/case management database related to project work.
• Provides high-level support to the regulatory affairs team to ensure timely and accurate responses and compliance with regulatory and legislative initiatives
• Optimizes project flows by identifying process improvements and implementing changes.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior