Regulatory Consultant Associate at American Electric Power

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Energy, Regulated IndustriesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience
Proficiency with spreadsheets
Proficient oral and written communication skills
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 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

Responsibilities

Assists in the assembly of basic data to support cost-of-service studies, load research, computerization support, rate case filings, special contracts, and technical papers
Conducts research and supplies information as requested through the assistance of more senior team members
Accomplishes assigned project and process work according to the plan and schedule established by higher-level employees
Assists higher-level employees in limited preparation of technical reports, papers, testimony, discovery requests, financial reporting, etc
Performs assigned tasks to develop problem solving and decision-making in area of specialization
Develops, through assigned work, a basic knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed (including economic and legal foundations of regulation; federal and state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; utility ratemaking and rate design; ISOs, RTOs, and competitive wholesale markets; industry restructuring and deregulation; federal reliability compliance obligations; federal and state environmental compliance; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities)
Supports the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and/or regulatory bodies
Solves straight-forward problems or, with support, guidance, and direction, performs analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings
With support, guidance, and direction, completes requested tasks to gather information to contribute to regulatory strategy development and coordination, and to contribute information for others to develop negotiation strategies
Through training and directed task execution, acquires knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and performs routine assigned tasks to support the implementation of necessary changes
Through work experiences, builds regulatory knowledge to understand the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Regulatory ComplianceCost-of-Service StudiesLoad ResearchRate Case FilingsRegulatory AnalysisCompliance FilingsRegulatory Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Regulatory Consultant Associate position?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Regulatory Consultant Associate role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Regulatory Consultant Associate role?

The role requires a basic understanding of business principles, expanding regulatory knowledge, proficiency in applying theory to solve straightforward problems, and knowledge of regulatory matters including economic and legal foundations, utility ratemaking, and compliance obligations.

What is the company culture or work environment like for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the Regulatory Consultant Associate position?

Strong candidates possess a basic understanding of business principles, regulatory knowledge, ability to solve straightforward problems with support from higher-level personnel, and experience assisting in regulatory tasks like cost-of-service studies, rate case filings, and compliance.