Financial and Regulatory Consultant - Principal

Job Posting End Date

01-19-2026

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

Job Summary

Regulatory professional who possesses developed technical knowledge regarding rate design theory and practice in AEP's state jurisdictions or external This position is responsible for managing activities and conducting analyses in support of AEP’s utility operating companies and their state retail regulatory filings. The role includes supporting the Case Management team with a variety of regulatory and project management functions, such as developing and managing filing timelines, ensuring compliance with filing requirements, administering case litigation processes, and researching and reporting on regulatory activities and outcomes within the utility industry.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

- Provides support to regulatory tasks such as development, review and filing of subject matter expert testimony, management of the discovery process, coordination of witness preparation and responding to requests associated with internal and external audits.

- Develops working knowledge of state or federal regulations and standards, codes, concepts, docket research and business processes relevant to work assignments.

- Performs regulatory research of peer utilities in AEP’s jurisdictions that may be utilized for benchmarking analyses using PUC docket searches (or other information gathering tools).

- Coordinates work across multiple organizations to address complex problems or perform regulatory analysis to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative rate solutions for rate cases, tracker or rider filings, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings.

- Proficiently utilizes analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations during regulatory strategy and filing processes.

- Educates witnesses and support personnel on the Regulatory process and on the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

- Provides support, as requested, for recommended negotiation strategies.

The Successful Candidate:

- Self-driven, task-oriented, deadline focused, organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects at once.

- Team player who develops and maintains a strong understanding of and working relationships with other departments within the Company and Regulatory organization.

- Strong communicator who anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.

- Works independently, with guidance in complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Regulatory Consultant:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 2 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Senior:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 4 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Principal:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience. (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Depending on filing requirements and deadlines, requirements may result in working weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary.

- Occasional travel may be required, such as to attend witness preparation and hearings.

COMPENSATION:

- Regulatory Consultant (Grade 6): $73,828 - $92,284

- Regulatory Consultant Senior (Grade 7): $86,783 - $108,481

- Regulatory Consultant Principal (Grade 8): $98,032 - $127,439

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$74,551.00 - $128,688.00

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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