Public Utility Regulation Manager (Hybrid)

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

On-the-job training and professional发展

Job summary

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeks a Public Utility Regulation Manager to lead a team of 3 in evaluating how utilities allocate and recover costs, primarily in rate design and related analyses. Located in downtown Richmond, this role blends investigation, testimony, and policy drafting to support Virginia’s public utilities oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in public utility regulation, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor teams, present testimony, and navigate

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience in public utility regulation.
• Experience leading, managing, and evaluating professional staff.
• Ability to mentor, coach, train, evaluate, and develop cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational and performance management practices.
• Ability to prepare and present testimony and reports before the Commission to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to review and comment on legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding organizational, change management, and critical thinking skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Commission staff, industry personnel, lawmakers, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of utility filings.
• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates or similar proposals.
• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other analyses.
• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utility’s relationships with its customers.
• Lead and supervise staff on major cases including review of testimony and reports for technical accuracy and persuasive conclusions.
• Manage staff development and training related to technical development, testimony and report formulation.
• Document the findings of the investigation in pre-filed written testimony and reports.
• Defend these findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness.
• Draft policy statements and technical documents for the Commission.
• Assist in the review of legislative proposals from the General Assembly.
• Attend legislative sessions to answer inquiries or present information at committee meetings.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Staff leadership

Mentor & develop

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Critical thinking

Testimony & presentation

Judgement & decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeks a Public Utility Regulation Manager interested in a rewarding public service career. Located in downtown Richmond, the SCC is an independent state agency that balances the interests of citizens, businesses, and customers in regulating Virginia’s economic and business interests. The Division of Public Utility Regulation (PUR) provides support to the Commission in its regulation of Virginia’s investor-owned electric, member-owned electric cooperatives, natural gas, water and sewer utilities, and the telecommunications industry. The PUR Manager will lead a team of 3 staff members in the investigation of utility proposals submitted to the SCC requesting revisions to customer rates and similar proposals, with a primary emphasis on evaluating how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs from its customers. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule, including 2 days in office and 3 days of teleworking each week. The SCC offers on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, and career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of utility filings

• Investigate complex electric, gas, water, and sewer utility proposals requesting revisions to customer rates or similar proposals

• Evaluate how the utility proposes to allocate and recover costs through cost allocation, rate design, and other operational or financial analyses

• Review the terms and conditions of service that govern the utility’s relationships with its customers

• Lead and supervise staff on major cases including review of testimony and reports for technical accuracy, presentation elegance, and the development of logical and precise conclusions and recommendations

• Manage staff development and training related to technical development, testimony and report formulation, and oral presentation

• Document the findings of the investigation in pre-filed written testimony and reports

• Defend these findings at evidentiary hearings as an expert witness in SCC proceedings

• Draft policy statements and technical documents for the Commission

• Assist in the review of legislative proposals from the General Assembly

• Attend legislative sessions at the General Assembly to answer technical inquiries from legislators or present information at committee meetings upon request

• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience in public utility regulation

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public policy, statistics, or a related field is preferred but not required with sufficient professional experience

• Experience leading, managing, and evaluating professional staff

• Ability to mentor, coach, train, evaluate, and develop cohesive, high-performing teams

• Thorough knowledge of organizational and performance management practices

• Ability to prepare and present testimony and reports regarding highly complex matters before the Commission to technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to review and comment on legislation, rules, and regulations

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing

• Outstanding organizational, change management, and critical thinking skills

• Strategic thinker with excellent judgement and decision-making skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Commission staff, industry personnel, lawmakers, and the general public