ISP Execution and Delivery Specialist

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A   position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Summary Work directly with senior management to develop case filings and strategies that support the company’s strategic goals and objectives. Consult with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop filings and strategies consistent with company goals. Communicate and work effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure filings consistent with strategies. Prepare supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemaking and legislative hearings as necessary. Coordinate ISP and regulatory compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions.

Responsible for the development, compilation and editing of regulatory case filings. Provide clear written explanations of complex issues. Applying regulatory, planning and operation experience, understand and identify key facts in order to develop effective messages. Responsible for ensuring documents created are concise and well-organized. Also responsible for ensuring these documents conform to the style, tone and formatting conventions as part of standardized, consistent approach to regulatory filings. Demonstrates technical expertise by maintaining a thorough understanding of the structure of Xcel Energy companies and the regulatory environment in which we operate. Responsible for advocating the company’s positions with regulators and stakeholders in a variety of forums (e.g. regulatory proceedings, administrative rulemakings, legislative hearings, etc.). Develop, compile and edit large, complex filings. Support multiple projects while delivering high quality work product. Ensure proper controls of documents are maintained; soliciting and screening feedback from stakeholders to incorporate as appropriate. Communicate (written and oral) regularly with senior management and internal customers to ensure awareness of current regulatory case filings and issues that impact the company. Work directly with senior management throughout the company to develop and promote regulatory and legislative policy positions. Work effectively with ISP, operations, and regulatory case management teams to ensure filings are consistent and production of work is efficient. Work and write in a time constrained environment. Assist with the drafting of discovery responses. Applying operations, planning and regulatory experience, evaluate responses for effectiveness in responding to the question presented. Ensure appropriate context consistent with the company’s request. Responsible for the development of key messages for presentations to external regulatory agencies and legislative committees. Responsible for the development of presentations for internal audiences. Work in partnership across the business area and teams to achieve results.

BA/BS. Seven to ten years or equivalent experience in planning, operations, a regulatory field or utility experience. Demonstrated advanced skills in problem solving, negotiating, oral and written communication of technical information, customer service and relationship development. Demonstrated ability to identify and oversee implementation of opportunities for improvement or synergies that lead to goal achievement. Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment. Or equivalent. Ability to appear as an expert witness. Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory rules, issues, and trends. Specific experience in dealing with regulatory filings or project management required. Occasional overnight travel and periods of extensive overtime required. Must be proficient in use MS Office Suite.

Advanced degree. Transmission