VP Nuclear Development Government Affairs

American Electric Power•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Vice President Nuclear Development Government Affairs is a senior leadership role within AEP’s Nuclear Development organization, which is responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s legislative and regulatory strategy for new nuclear generation long term growth. This role provides the strategic legislative and regulatory vision, leadership, and execution needed to support the development and deployment of new nuclear generation, including next generation nuclear technologies, and ensures alignment across AEP’s regulated jurisdictions. The Vice President will lead the development of legislative and regulatory strategy for Nuclear Development, translating the organization’s project delivery model, technical planning, and customer needs into actionable legislative and regulatory pathways. The Vice President will be responsible for the execution of legislative and regulatory strategy to support business objectives while fostering AEP’s core principle of regulatory and legislative integrity. The role requires deep understanding of utility regulation, exceptional strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate regulatory challenges and opportunities that influence nuclear development timelines, cost recovery, and stakeholder support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, public policy, engineering) preferred.
15+ years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, legislative affairs, nuclear project development, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience developing regulatory and/or legislative strategy for major infrastructure or generation projects, ideally including nuclear.
Experience working with state utility commissions, legislative bodies, and regulatory staff across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred.
Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to distill complex technical issues into compelling regulatory narratives.
Strong understanding of customer needs, regulatory frameworks, legislative processes, and cost recovery mechanisms.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.
Demonstrated executive presence and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, regulators, and external stakeholders.