Regulatory Policy Specialist

Southwestern Public Service Co; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a regulatory affairs professional to collaborate with senior management to develop filings and strategies in support of company goals. You will work with subject matter experts to prepare filings and testimony, coordinating compliance across jurisdictions.

In this role you will advocate the company’s positions with regulators, draft discovery responses, and build key messages for external and internal audiences. Hybrid work model with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 5–7 years of regulatory field experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and regulatory filings processes.
• Overnight travel and overtime may be required.
• Experience with regulatory filings and testimony preparation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, compile and edit regulatory case filings.
• Prepare clear written explanations of complex issues.
• Advocate company positions with regulators and stakeholders.
• Draft and edit testimony for regulatory proceedings and hearings.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance activities across jurisdictions.
• Prepare discovery responses and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Communicate with senior management on filings and issues.

Skills

Regulatory filings

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory strategy

Education

BA/BS

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

Work directly with senior management to develop regulatory case filings and strategies that support the company's strategic goals and objectives. Consult with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop filings and strategies consistent with company goals. Communicate and work effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure filings consistent with strategies. Prepare supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemaking and legislative hearings as necessary. Coordinate regulatory compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, compilation and editing of regulatory case filings.
• Provide clear written explanations of complex issues.
• Applying regulatory experience, understand and identify key facts in order to develop effective messages.
• Responsible for ensuring documents created are concise and well-organized.
• Also responsible for ensuring these documents conform to the style, tone and formatting conventions as part of standardized, consistent approach to regulatory filings.
• Demonstrates technical expertise by maintaining a thorough understanding of the regulatory structure of Xcel Energy companies and the regulatory environment in which we operate.
• Responsible for advocating the company's positions with regulators and stakeholders in a variety of forums (e.g. regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemakings, legislative hearings, etc.).
• Develop, compile and edit large, complex filings.
• Support multiple projects while delivering high quality work product.
• Ensure proper controls of documents are maintained; soliciting and screening feedback from stakeholders to incorporate as appropriate.
• Communicate (written and oral) regularly with senior management and internal customers to ensure awareness of current regulatory case filings and issues that impact the company.
• Work directly with senior management throughout the company to develop and promote regulatory and legislative policy positions.
• Work effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure filings are consistent and production of work is efficient.
• Work and write in a time constrained environment.
• Assist with the drafting of discovery responses.
• Applying regulatory experience, evaluate responses for effectiveness in responding to the question presented.
• Ensure appropriate context consistent with the company's request.
• Responsible for the development of key messages for presentations to external regulatory agencies and legislative committees.
• Responsible for the development of presentations for internal audiences.
• Work in partnership across the business area and teams to achieve results.
• Assist witnesses in development of pre-filed testimony.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS.
• Five to seven years or equivalent experience in regulatory field.
• Specific experience in dealing with regulatory filings required.
• Occasional overnight travel and extensive overtime required.
• Must be proficient in use MS Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience on SPS rate cases
• Previous experience with development of new tariffs or programs

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $115,000.00 to $147,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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

Deadline to Apply: 10/16/26

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