Regulatory Strategy Director - Rates & Policy Leader

RiseMe; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 171,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & growth

Performance bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

UIL Holdings Corporation, part of Avangrid, seeks an experienced regulatory leader to guide Connecticut electric tariff and rate design matters. You will develop regulatory strategy, testify at hearings, and lead a team of professionals across departments to advance filings and policy initiatives.

This role requires collaborating with executives, regulators, and external counsel, training staff, and delivering clear, persuasive written testimony and presentations.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical writing capabilities and the ability to communicate and persuade both orally and in writing.
• Must know distribution regulatory processes; regulatory terminology, and be familiar with regulatory matters impacting the industry (including national, regional, and states).
• Must be able to work closely with colleagues and have good communication skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple activities quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and direct Connecticut Electric Tariff group, providing effective guidance on a daily basis; set team and individual goals, delegating tasks and setting timelines.
• Provide written and oral testimony in regulatory proceedings including major tariff filings and rate design.
• Serve as lead witness on rate design and revenue allocation in distribution rate proceedings before the Connecticut PURA.
• Coordinate cross-functional project efforts, ensure timely execution, and maintain calendar of regulatory requirements.
• Lead development and implementation of regulatory strategy and policy across ratemaking, rate design, and related matters.
• Create and oversee preparation of interrogatories, pleadings, briefs, and other regulatory filings.

Skills

Regulatory writing

Regulatory testimony

Project coordination

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or economics

Job description

UIL Holdings Corporation, part of Avangrid, seeks an experienced regulatory leader to guide Connecticut electric tariff and rate design matters. You will develop regulatory strategy, testify at hearings, and lead a team of professionals across departments to advance filings and policy initiatives.

This role requires collaborating with executives, regulators, and external counsel, training staff, and delivering clear, persuasive written testimony and presentations.