EE & Consumer Programs Compliance Coordinator

American Electric Power Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Compliance Coordinator to support EE & Consumer Programs budgeting, regulatory compliance and data analytics through budgeting, projections, and variance reports. The role involves evaluating programs, testing cost effectiveness, and preparing filings while aligning with state and federal rules.

Strong analytical skills and collaboration with stakeholders are essential. We value experience in utility regulatory processes and the ability to design dashboards that

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in the utility industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, math, or engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/annual reports for state compliance and regulatory filings.
• Produce monthly/quarterly variance reports and analyses.
• Ensure energy efficiency portfolio standards comply with rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to support portfolio interests.
• Coordinate with Procurement to develop and deploy RFPs.
• Develop and improve budgeting, forecasting, reporting processes; design data dashboards.
• Support regulatory proceedings with financial information and cost-effectiveness testing.
• Oversee benefit-cost analysis and TRM-related competencies.

Skills

Data analytics

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree requirement

Master's degree preferred

Job description

EE & Consumer Programs Compliance Coordinator

Location: 2 Locations

Category : Utilities

Job Summary

The EE & Consumer Programs Compliance Coordinator supports Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs budgeting, regulatory compliance and data analytics through the budgeting process, projections, variance reports, evaluation, measurement and validating programs, and cost effectiveness testing, and other standard or ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Assists with oversight of all Energy Efficiency and Consumer Programs for regulatory compliance with all state and federal rules and annual filings. Provides support for related program design planning, budgeting and variance reporting. Provide analytical support of programs including accounting models, data analysis and modeling, statistical models, query of company data systems, and calculating programs cost effectiveness testing.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Help completemonthly/annual reports for state compliance and regulatory filings.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly variance reports, provide analysis, and supports program coordinators in ensuring integrity of data to meet program targets and regulatory rules. Support the accounting closing process related to program invoices.
• Helps ensure energy efficiency portfolio standards are supported and complies with industry, commission and corporate requirements.
• Support collaboration with external stakeholders to promote and support energy efficiency and demand response portfolio interests.
• Coordinate with corporate Procurement department to develop and deploy request for proposal (RFP) with Program Coordinators.
• Assists in the development and improvement of standardized processes and models surrounding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions. Design and implement data visualization dashboards to track energy savings and present actionable recommendations.
• Provides assistancewith regulatory proceedings related to financial matters and evaluation, measurement and validation of programs performance including information for data requests, developing revenue requirements, cost effectiveness tests, special studies for Commissions, etc.
• Helps oversee portfolio and measure level benefit-cost analysis process. Support and maintain competencies of technical reference manual (TRM).

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, math, engineering, data science or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in the utility industry with exhibited technical competence.

What You’ll Get:

Standard base pay is:

• EE & Consumer Programs Compliance Coordinator - $74,551-$93,189/year.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation

$74,551.00 - $93,188.50

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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Under general supervision, supports the evaluation of EE & Consumer Programs resource applications submitted by third-party contractors, coordinates with other planning and business unit functions on issues related to EE & Consumer Programs, provides general support for either operating company programs or system wide programs, as appropriate, and collaborates with other utility personnel. Supports data collection and program evaluation process for operating companies. Assists procurement and legal in securing corporate contractor agreements and general operating T&Cs.

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