Regulatory Strategy Leader
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.
Position Summary
Provide leadership on all aspects of regulatory strategy related to [OpCo] planning, policy, and resource transition proceedings. Direct the development and execution of all such regulatory case filings in each assigned jurisdiction. Direct outreach efforts and activities that establish, maintain, and grow stakeholder relationships. Prepare supporting testimony and serve as an expert policy witness in regulatory proceedings.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership on all aspects of regulatory strategy related to [OpCo] planning, policy, and resource transition proceedings.
- Develop and effectively implement a regulatory program to support [OpCo's] strategic objectives in connection with planning, policy, and resource transition proceedings. Direct the development and execution of all such regulatory case filings in each assigned jurisdiction. Prepare supporting testimony and serve as an expert policy witness in regulatory proceedings.
- Establish and maintain effective relationship with key regulators and stakeholders. Develop and implement an intentional outreach program and oversee outreach efforts and activities in support of [OpCo] planning, policy, and resource transition issues.
- Advise and consult with executive management to develop positions on energy and other public policy issues, develop appropriate regulatory strategies, and advance jurisdictional policy goals. Keep executive management and internal stakeholders apprised of political, regulatory, and policy issues and trends, as well as progress and outcomes of ongoing regulatory efforts.
- Manage and supervise [OpCo] regulatory staff assigned to planning, policy, and resource transition matters to ensure effective representation of [OpCo] objectives. Create and maintain a professional work environment that encourages growth opportunities for [OpCo's] regulatory team.
Minimum Requirements
BA / BS degree.A minimum of 10 years in the regulatory field required.Must possess expert knowledge in utility regulatory policies and procedures, as well as expert knowledge of the utility industry.Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and management skills are essential.Must be proactive, adept at working with regulators and executives and capable of making decisions in multiple fast-paced regulatory environments.As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.