Dir Federal Regulatory Affairs

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct coordinated, effective and practical development of the compliance programs for the various FERC and other applicable federal agencies' rules and standards.
• Lead the corporation’s response to various FERC initiatives.
• Direct the preparation, development, and submittal of responses for Tampa Electric.
• Manage FERC rate cases, audits, annual true-up processes, and market-power screen analyses for periodic FERC market-based rate reauthorizations, etc. for Tampa Electric to achieve desired results.
• Direct and assume a proactive leadership role in the development of strategic policy direction and focused advocacy for the corporation’s federal regulatory and transmission activities.
• Effectively participate in activities regarding state and federal legislative initiatives.
• Respond strategically to federal regulatory issues that arise. Includes involving the appropriate departments, communicating effects of proposed rules to applicable areas of the company, and providing updates to company officers and departments on current federal regulatory issues.
• Maintain current knowledge and participate supportively in the company’s activities regarding FERC compliance and Florida market development.
• Provide regulatory strategy and policy analysis for FERC issues. This includes taking a leadership role in emerging industry issues.
• Consistent with the FERC program, provide oversight to ensure development of effective compliance plans through Education and Training and Auditing and Monitoring.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Economics or other related business major from an accredited college/university. Preferred: MBA or other graduate degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience Required: 10 years of direct work experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, and/or regulatory processes. Supervisory Experience Required: 4 years of leadership managing a team, critical negotiations, and/or high impact/key initiatives.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required: Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other PC-based software.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ADA Policy

The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.