Manager, Regulatory Strategy

Responsibilities

• Manages federal regulatory activities, including transmission policy development, tariffs and regulatory proceedings for transmission operations, capital projects and business expansion opportunities.
• Advocates for and shapes transmission policy to create a regulatory climate to support business unit operations.
• Drives formulation of regulatory strategy for engagement in transmission policy and regulatory proceedings for the company.
• Responsible for effectively managing relationships with internal and external constituents, ensuring a strong reputation for the department and company.
• Represents the company at the Federal Regulatory Commission, state regulatory commissions, trade coalitions, industry associations, Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) committees, industry events and conferences, stakeholder meetings and other venues.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required;
  Master’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as an electric utility Regulatory Analyst or similar function.
• Experience and proficiency in regulatory policy and transmission pricing; strong advocate of company position in various forums.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and establish rapport with management, colleagues, regulators, stakeholders/customers and other individuals inside and outside the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate and supervise employees.
• Possesses and demonstrates leadership qualities, logical problem‑solving skills, and strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and requirements of state public utility commissions, the Federal Power Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment; capable of managing multiple projects and tasks and ensuring their timely completion.
• Ability to travel for company business, including overnight stays, up to several times per month.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.