Regulatory Administrator - Certificate Convenience & Necessity - Policy

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.

Position Summary

Administer the rules, regulations, practices, and procedures of the regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction over Xcel Energy's operations in a manner that ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for acting as Xcel Energy's liaison with regulators and for promoting positions that support Xcel Energy's corporate and business unit strategic objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

* Attend regulatory agency functions such as open meetings, workshops, and hearings with issues of interest to Xcel Energy. Initiate and maintain high level of credibility and interface with Staff members of regulatory agencies and be able to discuss a wide range of issues related to each jurisdiction. Prepare summaries of regulatory activities and position papers; make oral briefings to executives, management, and employees.

* Interpret tariffs, commission rules and procedures, and apply corporate policy regarding tariff provisions to ensure corporate compliance with regulatory rules and procedures. Identify and track compliance requirements in Xcel Energy's jurisdictions; make compliance filings as required.

* Maintain master regulatory reporting, filing, and related customer communication and system requirements for assigned jurisdictions. Maintain status report of all filed cases and provide report(s) to internal customers.

* Provide accurate, timely calendars of events; post meeting, workshop reports, tariffs, and other regulatory affairs materials on the internal Intranet; coordinate external internet postings; participate in workshops and draft written comments as assigned.

* Develop and prepare compliance tariffs, applications, advice letters, legal notices, and reports for filing and approval with regulatory agencies.

* Administer customer protection regulations and seek resolution of all formal customer complaints filed with regulatory agencies by researching complaint, negotiating with customers and regulators, preparing formal responses, and directing preparations for litigated complaint proceedings.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

* BA/BS in Regulatory Policy, Business, English, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

* A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role preferred. Strong computer skills, and demonstrated experience with software such as Word, Excel, Access, Teams and Sharepoint

* Requires day travel, periodic overnight travel, and frequent overtime.

Preferred Requirements

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $72,000.00 to $89,000.00 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.

Final date to receive applications: 06/30/26

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