Director - Regulatory Affairs

Avangrid; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to manage regulatory relationships and compliance. This role involves overseeing regulatory filings, participating in proceedings, and providing strategic guidance on regulatory matters. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a regulated utility environment and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a regulated utility environment.
• Experience interacting with state regulators is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory affairs guidance for filings and presentations.
• Participate in regulatory proceedings and provide compliance oversight.
• Serve as Point of Contact for regulatory agency interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Technical Writing

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or JD (preferred)

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The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $153,000 - $191,000.

Job Summary

The Director of Regulatory Affairs is the primary regulatory relationship and contact for the State and the Operating company that it is based in. This role involves regulatory proceedings, leading negotiations, and litigating energy-regulated matters/issues as necessary. The team collaborates across jurisdictions with Government Affairs, docket management, and the Energy strategy team to share regulatory opportunities within their territories.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee, create, and provide regulatory affairs guidance for regulatory pleadings, testimony, and other filings. Present positions orally and in writing before regulatory agencies.
2. Participate actively in regulatory proceedings with input from Regulatory Economics, Business Area Leads, and Legal, including Rate Cases, financial dockets, and enforcement matters.
3. Provide guidance on regulatory accounting and rate tariff interpretation.
4. Oversee regulatory compliance, administration, tariffs, and terms and conditions of service.
5. Monitor ongoing regulatory proceedings within the jurisdiction.
6. Coordinate with Regulatory Planning & Economics, Control, and Investment Planning on the long-term financial outlook.
7. Serve as the Point of Contact for interactions with Regulatory agency staff on significant issues and proceedings, involving necessary team members.
8. Attend weekly Commission meetings, provide summaries, and report on each matter discussed.
9. Participate in conferences such as NARUC, NECPUC, and MACRUC.
10. Attend Operating Company President’s meetings.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree; postgraduate MBA or JD preferred.
2. 12+ years of experience in a regulated utility environment; experience interacting with state regulators is strongly preferred.
3. Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape.
4. Excellent leadership, communication (oral and written), critical thinking, and technical writing skills.
5. Strategic mindset and ability.

Company

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

Mobility Information

Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must comply with applicable immigration requirements to work legally.

Avangrid is committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you require accommodations due to a disability or being a disabled veteran, contact our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Employees may be assigned emergency roles and might be required to work outside their regular schedule in case of a system emergency, especially in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration