Regulatory Policy Consultant

Regulatory Policy Consultant

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Transmission team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Regulatory Policy Consultant position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

We are seeking a Regulatory Policy Consultant to provide strategic guidance and analysis of federal regulatory, transmission, and market policy initiatives. This role involves overseeing the research, planning, development, and implementation of federal filings and compliance programs to ensure PSE meets all regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will participate in regional energy and market forums, advise internal departments on regulatory matters, and monitor federal, regional, and state regulations to keep the company informed of current and evolving requirements while positioning PSE to achieve its energy and transmission objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attends regional energy and market policy meetings where the company has a vested interest and represent those interests, influencing the outcomes of these discussions
• Develops alternatives on policy issues, presents these to PSE executives, and negotiate towards desired results with various regional entities
• Monitors state and federal energy, market, policy and reliability initiatives affecting the company's energy supply and transmission needs
• Coordinates with compliance personnel to ensure PSE develops and then meet compliance standards and timelines
• Coordinates across business functions with PSE analysts in assessing impact, if any, of various energy and market policy proposals
• Prepares regular reports for staff and management on current energy and market policy issues
• Works cooperatively across the organization and company where applicable, to communicate pending or upcoming regulatory and policy proposals and for obtaining input in aligning regulatory proposals with the company objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business, public policy, finance, economics or communications or applicable field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years' experience including 3 years in regulatory compliance and 5 years of regulatory policy development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be self-directed and willing to mentor peers and team members.
• Thorough understanding of utility operations, policy issues and regulation.
• Thorough understanding of federal, regional and state rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access or other database applications.

Desired

Qualifications:

• CPA, MBA, JD, PE or experience in public policy.
• Thorough understanding of compliance regulations and processes specific to the department/area of hire.

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector. The pay range for this position is $ - $, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.

Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us.

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants.

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