Regulatory Consultant Staff

aep; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Regulatory Consultant Staff to act as a seasoned regulatory expert in rate cases, audits, and compliance filings. You will develop testimony, respond to discovery, and support witnesses while guiding regulatory strategy across complex matters.

The role requires deep knowledge of energy regulation, data analysis, and the ability to lead discussions and projects with limited supervision. Travel and on-call commitments are part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant field experience or equivalent.
• Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant field experience.
• HS diploma plus 14 years of relevant field experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop direct and rebuttal testimony and respond to discovery requests.
• Lead organizational unit activities in specialized regulatory areas.
• Present complex regulatory subjects clearly to management and regulators.
• Operate with minimal supervision in a complex environment.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-19-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Regulatory professional who possesses expert technical knowledge for the business functions supported, and regulatory knowledge to demonstrate proficiency in the application of theory to analyze and solve well-defined problems with very limited guidance from higher level personnel. Strong working knowledge of state or federal regulation standards, codes, concepts, systems, and business processes relevant to work assignments. Leads work groups to address complex problems or perform analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides expert level input for corporate and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an expert level knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and provides leadership to implement needed areas of change. With expert level regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Develops direct and rebuttal testimony, responds to discovery requests, responds to Commission audits, acts as a witness and supports the preparation of other witnesses
• Leads 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
• Operates with little or no supervision in a complex environment.
• Expert level knowledge of complex regulatory matters for issues related to revenue requirements, cost-of-service, rate design, tariffs, accounting, and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities
• Develops, implements, and leads projects and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements.
• Participate in strategic initiatives related to areas of expertise.
• Addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
• 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
• Leads in preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies
• Make complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the impact of decisions on other organizational units internal and external of the company
• Possess expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company
• Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach a logical conclusion.
• Participate and/or lead in the use and development of moderately complex analytical tools to support regulatory planning and regulatory filings
• Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations for regulatory planning and regulatory filings
• Consult with others to understand, identify, prioritize and develop actionable recommendations.
• Develop and present analysis and solutions that support strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience:

Regulatory Consultant Staff (Grade 9):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR
• High School diploma or GED AND 14 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

Other Must Haves:

• Proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case
• 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.

Preferences:

• Master's degree, in areas of study identified above, is beneficial but not required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, or similar certification/license is beneficial but not required.

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