Regulatory Consultant - Regulatory Consultant Staff

Job Posting End Date

05-06-2025

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 state jurisdiction. Must possess electric utility experience, and knowledge of industry activity and outcomes regarding cost of service and rate design associated with new technologies and recovery strategies, as well as knowledge in the application of theory to perform detailed mathematical analysis and solve problems with limited guidance from higher level personnel. Developed working knowledge of state or federal regulations and standards, codes, concepts, systems, docket research and business processes relevant to work assignments. The ability to communicate and coordinate work across multiple organizations to address complex problems or perform analysis outside the AEP footprint to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative rate solutions for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides high value input for corporate, operating company, and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an extensive knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity across numerous jurisdictions, and provides input in the development of strategy regarding cost recovery based on the application of that knowledge. With an extensive level of regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as developing direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc.; facilitate organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice; promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates with little supervision in a complex environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Regulatory Consultant* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Senior* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Principal* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 10 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Staff* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 12 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 14 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Master’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is preferred.

Compensation: Level is based on skillset, years of experience and regulatory experience.

Regulatory Consult: (Grade 6) - $72,380 - $90,475

Regulatory Consult Senior: (Grade 7) - $85,081 - $106,354

Regulatory Consult Principal: (Grade 8) - $96,110 - $124,941

Regulatory Consult Staff: (Grade 9) - $112,869 - $146,730

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

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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