Lead Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant

Lead Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant

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As a Lead Regulatory Relations & Policy Consultant
, you’ll drive high‑impact filings, pricing and policy initiatives that shape how we serve customers and strengthen communities in this hybrid role (1–3 days in‑office). You will represent Alliant Energy in regulatory and public forums, build trusted relationships with commissions and stakeholders, and translate strategy into actionable rate design and tariff proposals.

Lead regulatory initiatives, including pricing and policy, in support of regulatory filings before state and federal regulators. Research, monitor, and analyze evolving regulatory issues to support strategic planning, manage regulatory project work, rate‑regulated compliance activities, and relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders. Ensure projects meet regulatory objectives and achieve a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance.

• Lead and execute regulatory and policy initiatives and assigned rate review issues in relevant jurisdictions.
• Lead assigned regulatory filings, including development of applications, written testimony, tariffs, and other materials, ensuring clear and compelling messages aligned with corporate strategy.
• Monitor evolving regulatory issues and recommend, advocate, and implement policies and proposals that advance corporate strategic goals.
• Develop and build working relationships with staff of relevant commissions and boards and interested stakeholders.
• Manage initiatives independently, identify and mitigate risks, track expenditures and project progress.
• Lead and conduct detailed cost‑of‑service studies and rate design to support innovative products and customer pricing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with tariff requirements and design market pricing and tariff changes and filings.
• Provide support and guidance to internal teams on regulatory issues, including tariff‑related topics.
• Serve as a contact for staff of relevant commissions and boards and represent Alliant Energy in the public arena on a wide variety of regulatory affairs and pricing issues.
• Provide testimony in support of the Company’s strategy and initiatives, including regulatory policy and rate design.
• Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s values and help deliver on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field (Preferred).
• Master’s or Advanced Degree (Preferred).

• 7 years professional experience in regulatory affairs, energy industry, or related field.

• Knowledge of energy industry pricing strategies, theories, and applications and ability to draft tariff filings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term regulatory policy and strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
• Facilitation skills across business units.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills; ability to work within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Financial skills such as budgeting, accounting, and utility economics; financial-related utility experience preferred.
• Computer software proficiency (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, project management).
• Ability to interpret federal and state energy regulations.
• Critical thinking, creativity and ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment skills.

• Competitive Intelligence
• Customer Needs
• Data Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Rate Design and Forecasting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Scenario Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Reports

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Tuition reimbursement, paid time off, voluntary opportunities, and competitive health and retirement benefits are among the offerings.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $128,000. The final salary offered will depend on responsibilities, experience,…