Senior Regulatory Specialist

About the role

Apply diversified knowledge to determine the appropriate policy direction and develop recommendations for the company's physical security regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and local jurisdictions. Consult with regulatory and subject-matter experts throughout the company and industry to establish progressive and consistent policies, procedures, and programs to meet mandatory regulatory compliance. Prepare and deliver supporting testimony in Federal, State, and local regulatory proceedings and administrative rulemaking as necessary. Coordinate physical security regulatory compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate physical security regulatory programs, policies, and procedures based on mandates issued by Federal, State, and local government.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and associated data requests for multiple jurisdictions concurrently.
• Identify impacts of regulatory initiatives on company facilities from state-specific to national perspectives.
• Conduct internal assessment activities including training, spot checks, and reviews to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate project activities as needed to address identified gaps.
• Continuously interact with regulators, stakeholders, and internal customers to identify and proactively pursue results that reflect the company's regulatory policies and strategies of physical security mandates, policies, and initiatives.
• Advocate the company's positions with regulators and stakeholders in a variety of forums (e.g., regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemaking, hearings, councils, industry organizations, etc.).
• Advocate physical security policies in assigned jurisdictions that are consistent with company policies in other jurisdictions.
• Maintain oversight of regulatory rulemaking activities in assigned jurisdictions and provide written and oral comments to prepare and deliver supporting testimony as required.
• Perform field inventory of Physical Security technology required by regulatory and contractual compliance as well as any internally identified procedures related to inventory of assets.
• Assist in Physical Security investigations as required.
• Serve as liaison with internal regulatory departments.
• Manage audits with internal departments and provide Enterprise Security management with findings.
• Maintain physical security control documentation and tracking of physical security projects at assets to ensure that standard requirements around physical security are maintained.

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year academic degree, preferably in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or Business Administration, or a combination of other relevant security education.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial security experience in a corporate environment, with extensive knowledge of the electric, gas, and/or hydroelectric energy sectors. Equivalent experience in utility operations and physical security regulatory compliance will also be considered.
• 8 years of regulatory project management and experience developing and managing security requirements to meet Federal, State, and Local government mandates.
• Professional certification - CPP (Certified Protection Professional) preferred.
• Must be able to qualify for and obtain a Federal Government security clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet situational demands.
• Frequent travel and must be able to travel with little advanced warning.
• This position is subject to 24-hour on-call status and response.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to personally conduct site inspections at a variety of facilities, including climbing ladders, inspecting roof hatches, lifting floor tiles, inspecting under flooring, getting down on hands and knees to inspect culverts or holes in fences, and walking on uneven surfaces or terrain.
• Experience in military and/or law enforcement or Corporate Security.

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $84,900.00 to $120,566.00 per year.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• 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
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.