Principal Regulatory Investigation Analyst

Principal Regulatory Investigation Analyst

To support Next Era Energy's Regulatory Risk and Strategy Office ("RRS") through the monitoring, investigation, and resolution of regulatory compliance events and issues. Among their duties, this role coordinates responses to regulatory inquiries and Requests for Information (RFI) s, evaluates compliance events such as violations and audit findings, and oversees mitigation and corrective actions to ensure regulatory risks are addressed and systemic issues are identified and escalated appropriately.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business, regulatory compliance legal-related field
• 7+ years of regulatory experience
• Experience analyzing compliance violations or regulatory enforcement matters
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies or responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, RFIs, or investigations
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Knowledge of energy markets, transmission, grid regulation, and state-specific utility regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement strategies and coordination with industry groups

Primary (Essential) Job Functions

• Manage and coordinate with Business Units throughout Next Era to drive the completion and responses to regulatory RFIs, NOVs, data requests, and other inquiries.
• Conduct assessments of compliance events to identify systemic issues and apply lessons learned to strengthen oversight and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate investigations and fact-finding efforts related to compliance issues across Business Units.
• Coordinate activities across internal and external stakeholders, maintain documentation, and track follow-up actions associated with regulatory initiatives.
• Support ongoing mitigation plans and partners with Business Units on the development of plans.
• Prepare briefing materials and reporting on significant compliance matters for leadership in conjunction with Business Units.
• Provide support for ongoing Regulatory Compliance projects, initiatives, and compliance-related efforts to ensure regulatory initiatives and obligations are executed accurately and on schedule.

Secondary Job Functions

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Standards

Performance will be based on successful completion of all job functions up to the productive standards and time frames established and directed by Management. Decision Making Responsible for evaluating regulatory compliance events and determining whether issues represent isolated occurrences or broader systemic risks requiring escalation or additional investigation. The role must assess available information, coordinate fact-finding efforts across Business Units, and support leadership in determining appropriate mitigation, reporting, or self-reporting actions.

Communications & Organizational Requirements Responsible for maintaining regular communication with Leadership regarding compliance events, mitigation progress, and emerging risk trends. The role requires close coordination with Business Units and other stakeholders to gather information, track remediation efforts, and reinforce accountability for resolving compliance issues while ensuring regulatory obligations are met.