Director RTO Strategy & Policy, MISO

Job Posting End Date

02-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the development of AEP Transmission strategy and policy positions for all transmission matters in the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) across MISO. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with all RTO stakeholders, partners, and state and federal regulators in an effort to influence public policy and drive transmission project development efforts within and beyond the AEP footprint. Responsible for developing and maintaining the requisite relationships within the RTO for the purposes of developing competitive transmission projects. The individual will work through and closely with operating company and regulatory leadership when working with stakeholders within MISO.

Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Develop AEP strategy and positions on all RTO matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders including Transmission/Operating Company and Regulatory leadership that allow AEP to successfully develop transmission projects within and beyond our footprint that support corporate investment targets.

- Direct the activities of the primary liaisons between AEP Transmission SMEs for all RTO-related issues and ensure reasonable SME representation and participation in the RTO stakeholder forums.

- Develop and coordinate policy positions with external stakeholders and partners.

- Actively participate in the key leadership committees and processes of the AEP RTO (MISO).

- Develop and maintain relationships with key RTOs stakeholders including RTO leaders, state commissioners, consumer counsels and other user groups.

- Provide expert witness testimony in utility status applications, state regulatory proceedings and FERC proceedings, as required.

- Provide updates related on RTO matters to AEP leadership, state and federal regulators, staff, policy makers, and other stakeholders.

- Develop policy position papers and presentation for advocacy efforts, conferences, and stakeholder forums.

- Develop talking points for executive leadership supporting the strategic positions of the transmission organization in all transmission matters within the RTO.

- Develop and coordinate strategy and policy positions with internal corporate, operating company, and transmission teams.

- Represent AEP in industry forums such as EEI and WIRES and actively participate in shaping industry policy positions with external stakeholders and partners that support AEP's successful development of transmission projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Engineering or related field.

Experience:

- Minimum of 10-years of utility industry experience. Detailed knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes including state and federal regulatory policies, processes and cost recovery mechanisms is required. Transmission system knowledge, generation market understanding and RTO experience, knowledge, and established relationships highly desired. Master's degree or JD highly desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Extensive travel required.

- Ability to effectively interface with senior and executive-level internal and external stakeholders is required.

- Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required, as is the ability to be a self-starter is required.

- Ability to work long hours when needed is required.

- Ability to keep commercially sensitive items confidential is required.

- Proactive mentality and a positive attitude are required.

Where You'll Work:

- On-Site in the New Albany, OH Transmission

What You'll Get:

- Salary range from $190,000 - $260,000 base

- Annual Bonus

- Long-term Incentive Plan (stock units)

- Matching 401K

- AEP Pension

- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-012

Compensation Range:

$188,524.00 - $245,080.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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