Director – Rates & Regulatory

Director – Rates & Regulatory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs, rate case management, or a related field within the energy or pipeline industry.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulatory frameworks, including FERC regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and managing regulatory strategies and rate structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to effectuate a cohesive and collaborative culture with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Lead the preparation and submission of rate cases and other regulatory filings.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes and their impact on the company’s operations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Represent the company in regulatory proceedings and negotiations.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory and rate-related matters to senior management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation of reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Manage a team of regulatory and rate analysts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pipeline operations and the energy sector.
• Ability to create and work with complex analytical models for rate derivation.
• Knowledge of market-based rate methodologies and precedent.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budget variance analysis.