Regional Transmission Organization Manager

Xcel Energy Inc; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy Inc is seeking an experienced leader to shape and execute strategic direction on RTO matters supporting operational and financial goals. You will lead policy development, represent the company on committees, and coordinate with Transmission Operations, Energy Markets, and Regulatory teams.

The role requires senior-level policy expertise, regulatory experience, and the ability to communicate complex policy issues to executives and regulators.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, business, economics or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of progressive operations and regulatory experience in the electric energy industry
• Strong business acumen and sense of urgency
• Proactive in working with utility executives and regulators
• Ability to identify opportunities with RTO and knowledge of tariff administration
• Advanced organizational, communications, leadership, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel overnight regularly
• Selection may include testing or assessment

Responsibilities

• Identify impacts of RTO initiatives on transmission and corporate positions; develop and coordinate transmission strategy.
• Prepare and review internal and external reports and briefing materials on transmission policy matters.
• Coordinate transmission regulatory activities at state and federal levels; advocate positions.
• Serve as project manager for initiatives from RTO policy changes; ensure system readiness.
• Communicate with senior management and regulators to ensure awareness of RTO and reliability issues.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

RTO policy

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in engineering, business, economics

Tools

Policy analysis tools

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

Responsible for the development of the strategic direction on Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) matters that support the company's operational and financial goals through leadership and coordination with other company business areas. Develop the policy direction and recommendations relating to RTO system implementation. Deploy and maintain Xcel Energy's representation on strategic committees and work groups to ensure external influence on RTO and Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) developments. Develop and deliver presentations to senior management, regulatory, and industry related to RTO development and Xcel Energy's system implementation. Represent company's interests at the RTO's Policy and Board committees level. Coordinate Transmission Operations, Metering Data Management Agent, and Business Systems with Energy Markets, and Settlements on RTO matters. Deliver expertise on RTO and RRO issues in this rapidly changing sector of the industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify impacts of RTO initiatives (competitive, environmental, structural) on transmission and corporate positions in a timely manner. Develop and coordinate transmission strategy on RTO matters to the point where they are supported by senior management for Transmission, Energy Markets, and Regulatory. Provides timely and continuous RTO related information to business units to insure consistency with corporate positions and strategies. Execute strategies externally for advancing the company's position.
• Prepare and review of written and oral internal and external reports, comments, and briefing materials on transmission related policy matters.
• Work directly with management throughout Xcel Energy to develop and promote transmission policy positions consistent with corporate goals. Develop, direct and coordinate transmission related regulatory activities at both the state and federal level associated with changing reliability and market rules. Advocate Transmission's position both internally and externally to senior management, regulators, stakeholders and leadership of RTO's. Perform other duties as necessary to promote regional trnamission policy requirements. Seek to transform tranmission policy stakeholder relationships into strategic assets by creating a climate of mutual understanding, trust, and support.
• Serves as project manager for developing and implementing initiatives resulting from RTO policy changes. Act as coordinator for the system reliability and readiness around RTO participation, as well as, ensuring systems are in place for cost recovery.
• Regularly communicate, both written and orally, with senior management and internal customers to ensure awareness of current RTO and reliability issues that impact Xcel Energy's operations as well as strong awareness of business acumen. Interact with regulators, stakeholders, and internal customers to identify and proactively pursue results that support Xcel Energy's policies and goals regarding matters such as transmission open access, standard of conduct policy issues, and cost recovery.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in engineering, business, economics, or related discipline or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive operations and regulatory experience in the electric energy industry, including a minimum of 4 years experience working with Regional Transmission or Reliability Organizations agencies.
• Strong business acumen and sense of urgency.
• Must be proactive, adept at working with other utility executives, regulatory agencies, and capable of making decisions in a rapidly changing and demanding environment.
• Ability to identify specific opportunities with RTO.
• Knowledge of market aspects of RTO. Knowledge of tariff administration.
• Advanced organizational, communications, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to use MS-Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to work hours in excess of 40 per week.
• Ability to travel overnight on a regular basis.
• Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.

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.

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 $170,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 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.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/21/26

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