Regulatory Policy Specialist - Grid Modernization, Interconnection and Delivery

About the role

Work directly with senior management to develop regulatory case filings and strategies that support the company's strategic goals and objectives. Consult with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop filings and strategies consistent with company goals. Communicate and work effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure filings consistent with strategies. Prepare supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemaking and legislative hearings as necessary. Coordinate regulatory compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, compilation and editing of regulatory case filings.
• Provide clear written explanations of complex issues.
• Understand and identify key facts in order to develop effective messages.
• Ensure documents created are concise and well-organized.
• Maintain proper controls of documents and solicit and screen feedback from stakeholders to incorporate as appropriate.
• Communicate (written and oral) regularly with senior management and internal customers to ensure awareness of current regulatory case filings and issues that impact the company.
• Work directly with senior management throughout the company to develop and promote regulatory and legislative policy positions.
• Work effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure filings are consistent and production of work is efficient.
• Aid in the drafting of discovery responses.
• Evaluate responses for effectiveness in responding to the question presented.
• Develop key messages for presentations to external regulatory agencies and legislative committees.
• Develop presentations for internal audiences.
• Work in partnership across the business area and teams to achieve results.
• Aid witnesses in the development of pre-filed testimony.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• Five to seven years or equivalent experience in regulatory field.
• Specific experience in dealing with regulatory filings required.
• Occasional overnight travel and extensive overtime required.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Company Information

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.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited-Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $159,400.00 per year.

Accessibility Statement

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