Senior Regulatory Consultant V (Rate Cases & Proceedings) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and accomplished Senior Regulatory Consultant V to lead critical sections of our General Rate Case (GRC) and cost forecast recovery proceedings before state public utilities commissions. In this role, you will develop and execute sophisticated regulatory strategies for complex utility projects, manage regulatory relationships, and evaluate regulatory decisions to ensure robust internal compliance and alignment with organizational goals. This is a senior-level leadership and advisory role for an autonomous regulatory professional who excels at cross-functional collaboration and advocacy. You will partner closely with Legal, Finance, and operational subject matter experts to sponsor testimony, prepare compliance filings, manage discovery and hearing phases, and advise executive leadership on financial and operational regulatory risks. If you possess deep expertise in utility regulatory frameworks and rate case management, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy & Rate Case Management
Proceeding Leadership:
Lead sections of major General Rate Cases (GRC) and cost recovery proceedings; formulate and execute comprehensive regulatory strategies for critical capital and operational initiatives. Testimony & Filings:
Manage the development, defense, and submission of regulatory filings, testimony, statements, and compliance reports; sponsor expert testimony before regulatory agencies. Decision Analysis:
Review and summarize key regulatory decisions, evaluating their strategic, financial, and economic impacts on the organization; implement internal controls to ensure continuous compliance. Complaint & Risk Management:
Develop programs and processes to manage complaint cases brought to regulatory authorities, identifying process improvements to mitigate future risks and operational impacts. Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment Internal Partnership:
Collaborate seamlessly with internal Law, Finance, and operational subject matter experts, executive steering teams, and witness panels to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial data across all regulatory filings. External Advocacy:
Work with internal and external parties, key stakeholders, and industry groups to advance organizational positions and defend company policies. Advisory & Governance:
Advise executive leadership on business, financial, and operational considerations surrounding regulatory risks, tariffs, and cost recovery mechanisms. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Science, Engineering, Economics, Law, Finance, Communications, Public Policy, or an equivalent business/technical discipline.
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Experience Baseline:
oMinimum of 10+ years of professional experience in regulatory affairs, business operations, or project management. oTypically possesses 1 to 3 years managing/supervising an organizational unit or 7+ years of dedicated project management experience. oMinimum of 3 or more years of direct experience supporting testimony development for General Rate Cases (GRC) or equivalent regulatory proceedings. •
Technical Mastery:
oComprehensive knowledge of regulatory acumen and commission procedures necessary to communicate and resolve complex issues among Finance, Regulatory, and Legal stakeholders. oProven experience reviewing historical, pending, and new business processes to identify operational impacts and formulate actionable recommendations. oAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software (MS Project).
Core Competencies:
Exceptional written, verbal, and advocacy skills; proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams; capacity to manage ad-hoc, high-stakes short-term projects under tight regulatory deadlines. Preferred Attributes - Direct experience within the energy or utility sector managing CPUC or equivalent state commission proceedings.
- Demonstrated history managing risk-informed planning functions and aligning multi-year capital expenditure plans with regulatory constraints.
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