Regulatory Consultant (Pricing and Analysis)

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401K match

Pension

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a regulatory professional to learn the electric utility pricing and analysis space. The role involves manipulating large Excel data sets and supporting base rate case pricing witnesses on revenue requirements, cost of services, and rate design.

You will work mostly independently, preparing testimony, responding to audits, and aiding witnesses under guidance for complex matters. On-site in Tulsa, OK with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant field, operations or analytical experience or an Associate's degree with 6+ years experience or HS diploma with 8+ years experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CPA/CIA/PE or similar licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory base rate case pricing witnesses in revenue requirement, cost of services and rate design.
• Develop direct and rebuttal testimony and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Master's degree preferred

CPA / CIA / PE or similar certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-14-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Regulatory professional who is eager to learn the electric utility industry in the pricing and analysis space. This role will need to manipulate large amounts of data in Excel spreadsheets. Support regulatory base rate case pricing witnesses in the areas of revenue requirement, cost of services and rate design.

What You\'ll Do:

• Passion for working in Excel spreadsheets and manipulating large amounts of data.
• Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as developing direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc.; facilitate organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice; promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates with little supervision in a complex environment.
• Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed. Regulatory matters include but are not limited to: economic and legal foundations of regulation; the federal and state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; utility ratemaking and rate design; industry restructuring and deregulation; federal reliability compliance obligations; federal and state environmental compliance; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.
• Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
• Works primarily independently, with guidance only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Makes complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions; has a very strong knowledge of the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company; possesses expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; and demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.

What We\'re Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate\'s degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.
• Master\’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, or similar certification/licensure is preferred.

Other Must Haves:

• Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case, are required.
• Must possess analytical problem-solving skills.
• Required to work mandatory "on-call" requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including filing dates required by the Company or as imposed by an applicable regulatory Commission.
• Occasional travel will be required, such as: to attend or testify at hearings, to support witnesses at hearings, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc.

Where You\'ll Work:

On-Site in the Tulsa, OK office.

What You\'ll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• 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!

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Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $93,188.50

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.

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.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We\'re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It\'s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We\'re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.