Sr. Regulatory Analyst

Southern Company•Naperville, IL

14h•Hybrid

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. This position will work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

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
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
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communicate skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory initiatives and projects
Represents Department with professionalism on the phone, in person, and in writing.
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.