Regulatory Manager (Hybrid)

Talent Wave Associates; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates in Kansas City, MO is seeking an experienced Regulatory Analyst to monitor and influence federal transmission regulatory policies and electric utility legislation. You will advocate for strategic development opportunities and ensure the company's interests are represented in regulatory and legislative matters across industry forums.

The role requires seven-plus years of regulatory experience, strong pricing and policy expertise, and the ability to interact with regulators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in an electric utility regulatory analyst role or similar.
• Strong pricing and regulatory policy knowledge with advocacy skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal transmission regulatory policies and electric utility legislative initiatives.
• Research, analyze, and interpret regulatory filings; engage with industry publications and conferences.
• Advocate for policy development opportunities with internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and participate in external industry associations and coalitions.
• Represent the organization in RTO committees and task forces.
• Contribute to internal strategy meetings to set strategic goals.
• Provide data analysis in regulatory proceedings and policy negotiations.
• Support policy positions with legislative bodies and key stakeholders.

Skills

Pricing & regulatory policy

Advocacy

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

MBA preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and influencing regulatory policies in the electric utility sector?

About the Role

This position is dedicated to monitoring and influencing federal transmission regulatory policies and electric utility legislative initiatives. The role exists to advocate for strategic development opportunities and ensure the organization's interests are represented in regulatory and legislative matters. Your contributions will help align the company's strategic goals with evolving industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and stay informed on federal transmission regulatory policies and electric utility legislative initiatives.
• Research, analyze, and interpret regulatory filings; engage with industry publications and conferences.
• Advocate for policy development opportunities with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory authorities and participate in external industry/trade associations and coalitions.
• Represent the organization in Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) committees and task forces.
• Participate in internal strategy meetings to formulate strategic goals.
• Engage in regulatory proceedings and provide data analysis on regulatory and legislative matters.
• Represent the organization in tariff, rates/pricing/revenue distribution, and policy negotiations.
• Assist in developing and advocating company policy positions with legislative bodies and key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's degree in Business Administration or relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an electric utility Regulatory Analyst role or similar function.
• Proficiency in pricing and regulatory policy; strong advocacy skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to establish rapport with various stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the Federal Power Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, North American Electric Reliability Council, and state public utility commissions.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to travel for business, including overnight stays, several times per month.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer; no sponsorship for employment visas.

Work Environment

• Ability to travel for company business, including overnight stays, up to several times per month.

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