Strategic Regulatory Project Manager

New Mexico Gas Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Gas Company is seeking a regulatory leader to drive high-profile regulatory initiatives and manage a broad portfolio in collaboration with the NMPRC. You will oversee applications, case filings, testimony, discovery, hearings, compliance reporting, and stakeholder negotiations to advance business objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of related experience with at least 2 years in projects, and prefers a Master's degree with 5 years in the utility sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years related experience, including two years of project experience.
• Master's degree preferred with 5 years of utility industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with management, team members, and outside consultants to develop and implement strategic and tactical positions relevant to corporate regulatory objectives.
• Assembles and manages filings/submission to the NMPRC, including review for accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations and laws, and consistency with business and regulatory objectives. Leads multi-departmental preparation of regulatory filings, testimony, presentations, related analysis, and strategy development.
• Prepares, provides review, and analyzes communication from the public and regulatory agencies.
• Engages and coordinates with appropriate business units to ensure regulatory compliance filing requirements are met in a complete and timely manner.
• Organizes and coordinates timely information briefings for regulators on business, legal, or regulatory developments related to the Company's regulatory oversight.
• Arranges regulatory policy recommendations for management based on the corporate strategic business direction and implements regulatory strategies.
• Coordinates and provides training to Company personnel on written and oral testimony preparation for filings and hearings or workshop presentations; conveys other applicable information to ensure timely and accurate compliance with NMPRC regulations, rules, orders, and reporting requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from employees, government, regulators, and the public about tariffs and operating rules and state or federal regulations relating to the provision of regulated services.
• Maintains positive relationships both inside and outside the Company by timely and responsibly responding to regulators and other interests that impact regulatory proceedings. Attends regulatory-related meetings, hearings, workshops, negotiations, and presentations on regulatory cases and issues, as assigned.
• Analyzes, prepares, recommends, and informs management, team members, and other appropriate personnel of regulatory developments likely to affect operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

New Mexico Gas Company is seeking a regulatory leader to drive high-profile regulatory initiatives and manage a broad portfolio in collaboration with the NMPRC. You will oversee applications, case filings, testimony, discovery, hearings, compliance reporting, and stakeholder negotiations to advance business objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of related experience with at least 2 years in projects, and prefers a Master's degree with 5 years in the utility sector.