Director of Research, Policy, and Planning Division

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission seeks a Director of Research, Policy, and Planning Division to lead a team of technical analysts, supervise case work, and oversee research on utility regulation, rate design, resource planning, and policy issues.

You will advise commissioners on complex regulatory matters and ensure the division delivers high-quality reports and recommendations for informed decisions in the public interest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in power/ electrical engineering, economics, finance, or public policy.
• 10 years regulatory or utility industry experience, or 8 years with advanced degree or professional certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Integrated Resource Planning, Regional Transmission Organizations, and FERC processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with high attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical analysts and supervise case work and research on utility regulation and policy.
• Advise commissioners on complex regulatory issues with clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure division produces high-quality reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Power engineering

Electrical engineering

Economics

Finance

Public policy

Microsoft Office

Integrated Resource Planning

Regional Transmission Organizations

FERC processes

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, public policy or related field

Job description

The Director of Research, Policy, and Planning Division leads a team of technical analysts at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, supervising case work and research on utility regulation, rate design, resource planning, and policy matters. The role involves analyzing utility filings, advising commissioners on complex regulatory issues, and ensuring the division produces high-quality reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making in the public interest.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or closely related discipline
• 10 years of regulatory or utility industry experience, or 8 years experience plus an advanced degree or professional certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Integrated Resource Planning, Regional Transmission Organizations, and FERC processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and organisational ability