Manager, Regulatory Strategy

Jobtailor; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Regulatory Analyst to manage federal regulatory activities, including transmission policy development, tariffs, and regulatory proceedings. You will advocate for the company's position, shape policy, and drive strategy across engagements with regulators and industry groups.

The role requires leadership, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as an electric utility Regulatory Analyst or similar function.
• Experience in regulatory policy and transmission pricing; advocate for company position in forums.
• Strong verbal and written communication with management, regulators, stakeholders.
• Leadership and ability to supervise employees.
• Knowledge of state PUCs, FERC, DOE, and NERC.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for company business.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manages federal regulatory activities including transmission policy development and tariffs.
• Shapes transmission policy to support business operations.
• Drives regulatory strategy for engagement in policy and proceedings.
• Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulators.
• Represents the company at FERC, state commissions, industry groups, and conferences.

Skills

Regulatory policy

Transmission pricing

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Master’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages federal regulatory activities, including transmission policy development, tariffs and regulatory proceedings for transmission operations, capital projects and business expansion opportunities.
• Advocates for and shapes transmission policy to create a regulatory climate to support business unit operations.
• Drives formulation of regulatory strategy for engagement in transmission policy and regulatory proceedings for the company.
• Responsible for effectively managing relationships with internal and external constituents, ensuring a strong reputation for the department and company.
• Represents the company at the Federal Regulatory Commission, state regulatory commissions, trade coalitions, industry associations, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) committees, industry events and conferences, stakeholder meetings and other venues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as an electric utility Regulatory Analyst or similar function.
• Experience and proficiency in regulatory policy and transmission pricing; strong advocate of company position in various forums.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and establish rapport with management, colleagues, regulators, stakeholders/customers and other individuals inside and outside the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate and supervise employees.
• Possesses and demonstrates leadership qualities, logical problem‑solving skills, and strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and requirements of state public utility commissions, the Federal Power Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment; capable of managing multiple projects and tasks and ensuring their timely completion.
• Ability to travel for company business, including overnight stays, up to several times per month.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.