Jobs · Michigan

Regulatory Analyst, Sr

ITC Holdings Corp. · Novi, MI · 1 wk ago
HybridFull-time

About Us

At ITC, we’re building the greater grid that’s ready for today’s technology and tomorrow’s possibilities. Our people bring the power—fueling innovation and strengthening the grid every day. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to make a power move and help us build a greater grid for a more reliable and affordable energy future. ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits, and opportunities to channel your energy into solutions. We foster a culture of belonging—where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

Provides analysis of electric transmission policy topics including planning, cost allocation, system operations, reliability, resource adequacy, and other issues within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and other Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) of interest to the Company. Researches, analyzes, interprets, and distributes information on RTO-related transmission policy matters. Assumes an increasing amount of independence and personal responsibility for meeting the Company’s strategic goals and business plan objectives, including ownership of discrete RTO or other regulatory issues and/or processes and increased engagement in written and verbal advocacy at the direction of the Manager of RTO Regulatory Strategy (SPP).

Responsibilities

  • Researches, analyzes, interprets, and reports on RTO-related transmission policy issues and information to meet management requests for transmission policy-related information on a timely basis.
  • Represents the Company in RTO stakeholder committee, task force processes, industry events, and conferences at the direction of the Manager and coordinates with Company’s Regulatory Strategy, Rates, Federal Affairs, and/or Legal groups.
  • Provides regulatory business analysis support by interfacing with all Company departments and leadership, as needed, to summarize, discuss, and clarify RTO-related transmission policy issues.
  • Supports Company advocacy efforts on RTO-related transmission policy issues by interacting with Company personnel, regulators, RTO stakeholders and staff, and customers with increasing autonomy and ownership of discrete RTO or regulatory issues and/or processes as directed by the Manager.
  • Participates in RTO stakeholder committee and task force processes to identify potential impact of RTO transmission-related policy issues on the Company and engages in increasingly independent and autonomous written and verbal advocacy to protect and further the Company’s strategic goals.
  • Authors, maintains, organizes, synthesizes, and disseminates RTO-related transmission policy information.
  • Organizes, prepares, and participates in internal discussions and debriefs on RTO activities.
  • Coordinates closely with Company’s Regulatory Strategy, Tariff Pricing and Rates, FERC Policy, Federal Affairs, and Legal groups.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Regulatory Analyst or similar responsibility required, with energy utility regulatory experience preferred; or a graduate degree in Public Policy.
  • Experience with the Tariffs, business practices manuals, and policies of the Southwest Power Pool, Inc. RTO and/or experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to understand and interpret the effects of RTO Tariffs, business practice manuals, and related policies on the Company.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to synthesize and convey complex and/or technical information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written advocacy skills required to elicit the support of internal and external subject matter experts on transmission policy issues.
  • Political sensitivity and related interpersonal skills necessary to successfully navigate complex RTO stakeholder committee and task force processes.
  • Emphasis on collaboration and coalition-building, with the ability to effectively and respectfully advocate on behalf of the Company.
  • Logical problem-solving skills and the ability to thoroughly research issues and analyze various types of information.
  • Ability to effectively work as part of internal and external teams, with an increased emphasis on developing leadership qualities and skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Capable of working on multiple projects and tasks and completing the necessary work to meet time deadlines with an increased amount of autonomy and self-direction.
  • Ability to travel for Company business, including overnight stays, up to 25% of the time.

Position is located in Topeka, Kansas (preferred) or other ITC office locations. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

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