ISP Execution and Delivery Specialist

Xcel Energy Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement/401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc. seeks a senior regulatory affairs professional to work with senior management on case filings and regulatory strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

You will coordinate with experts to develop filings that reflect company goals and prepare supporting testimony for regulatory proceedings and hearings. The role requires crafting key messages for external agencies and internal audiences, along with overseeing discovery responses and coordinating with ISP, operations, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS required.
• 7–10 years in planning, operations or regulatory field.
• Advanced problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement or synergies.
• Willingness to appear as an expert witness.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory rules and trends.
• Experience with regulatory filings or project management.
• Occasional overnight travel and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Develop, compile and edit regulatory case filings; provide clear explanations of complex issues.
• Coordinate with senior management and regulatory teams to ensure filings align with strategies.
• Assist with drafting of discovery responses and evaluate responses for effectiveness.
• Develop key messages for presentations to regulators and legislative committees; present to internal audiences.

Skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Relationship building

MS Office Suite

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Work directly with senior management to develop 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 ISP and 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. Applying regulatory, planning and operation experience, understand and identify key facts in order to develop effective messages. Responsible for ensuring documents created are concise and well-organized. Also responsible for ensuring these documents conform to the style, tone and formatting conventions as part of standardized, consistent approach to regulatory filings. Demonstrates technical expertise by maintaining a thorough understanding of the structure of Xcel Energy companies and the regulatory environment in which we operate. Responsible for advocating the company’s positions with regulators and stakeholders in a variety of forums (e.g. regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemakings, legislative hearings, etc.).

• Develop, compile and edit large, complex filings. Support multiple projects while delivering high quality work product. Ensure proper controls of documents are maintained; soliciting and screening 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 ISP, operations, and regulatory case management teams to ensure filings are consistent and production of work is efficient. Work and write in a time constrained environment.

• Assist with the drafting of discovery responses. Applying operations, planning and regulatory experience, evaluate responses for effectiveness in responding to the question presented. Ensure appropriate context consistent with the company’s request.

• Responsible for the development of key messages for presentations to external regulatory agencies and legislative committees. Responsible for the development of presentations for internal audiences. Work in partnership across the business area and teams to achieve results.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS.

• Seven to ten years or equivalent experience in planning, operations, a regulatory field or utility experience.

• Demonstrated advanced skills in problem solving, negotiating, oral and written communication of technical information, customer service and relationship development.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and oversee implementation of opportunities for improvement or synergies that lead to goal achievement.

• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment. Or equivalent.

• Ability to appear as an expert witness.

• Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory rules, issues, and trends.

• Specific experience in dealing with regulatory filings or project management required.

• Occasional overnight travel and periods of extensive overtime required.

• Must be proficient in use MS Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree.

• Transmission interconnection, transmission operations, transmission planning, or other transmission related experience.

• PMP certification.

As 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. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

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

• 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 09/29/26

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