PJM Transmission Strategy and Policy Manager (remote)

American Electric Power•Washington, DC

3d•$137,000 - $218,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for managing multiple states' regulatory operational requirements for transmission, which involves analysis of proposed and current regulatory requirements, strategic positioning, risk assessment, financial and operational impacts, and interfacing as needed with commission staff. Assist in the development of transmission policy, support IT development and lead/chair various system work teams to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The incumbent has direct ownership for the development, education, implementation, tracking and monitoring of regulatory compliance in an 11-state jurisdiction. Travel to Washington, D.C., and/or PJM (Valley Forge/Philadelphia, PA, area), etc. is expected at approximately 40%-60%. For candidates in Central Ohio, this position is based onsite at AEP Transmission’s Headquarters in New Albany, OH, with travel expectations. For candidates in other locations – preferably in Ohio or near Washington, D.C., or Philadelphia, PA – there may be an opportunity to be based remotely with travel expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, communications, or related field.
Minimum of thirteen (13) years of experience working in progressively responsible positions.
Strong knowledge in transmission operations, customer operations, and the regulatory environment and filing proceedings internal and external of AEP.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate appropriate personnel resources as "subject matter experts" to achieve an optimal outcome on proposed regulatory requirements.
Serve as transmission liaison between AEP corporate/state officials, Transmission employees and commission staff concerning regulatory matters and/or requirements related to distribution operations.
Oversee the development of appropriate tracking and monitoring capabilities for regulatory standard compliance.
Coordinate and respond to data requests and reporting requirements for transmission through AEP state regulatory organizations.
Assess regulatory operational impacts and assist in the development of programs to those requirements.
Provide regulatory advice and counsel in policy and employee incentive program development.
Interface with the Customer Operations group to ensure alignment of both business divisions' operations with regulatory performance requirements.