Regulatory Consultant Staff

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Regulatory Consultant Staff to apply expert regulatory knowledge on rate cases, audits, and filings. Based on-site at the Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA locations, you will lead specialized regulatory efforts and support strategy development.

You will develop testimony, respond to regulatory inquiries, and provide guidance to management and witnesses. Strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Regulatory professional with expert knowledge of standards, codes and regulatory practices affecting rate cases, audits, and filings.
• Ability to lead specialized regulatory work streams and influence policy decisions.
• Proven capability to explain complex regulatory issues to management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop direct and rebuttal testimony and respond to discovery requests.
• Lead unit activities in highly specialized regulatory areas.
• Present complex regulatory strategies clearly to management and regulators.

Skills

Proficiency with spreadsheets

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem-solving

On-call availability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Associate's degree + 12 years experience

High School diploma or GED + 14 years experience

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
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience
• 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
• Experience providing expert testimony in public utility regulatory filing is beneficial but not required

Where You’ll Work:

On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or Richmond, VA

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: SP20-009

Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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.

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