JOB SUMMARY

Provides business analysis support on various regulatory topics, including transmission policy development, tariffs, ratemaking and regulatory compliance. Researches, analyzes, interprets and distributes information on regulatory matters. Manages and supports company advocacy efforts, business plan objectives and policy development. Manages administrative and strategic development efforts for regulatory filings and similar regulatory initiatives. Serves as the Company liaison with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and other state regulatory bodies as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides regulatory business analysis support by interfacing with all levels of management to discuss and clarify regulatory issues.

Develops reports to meet management requests for regulatory related information.

Performs financial and statistical analyses to evaluate the implications of regulatory issues on the Company.

Supports pricing, ratemaking and tariff development efforts by performing research, creating proposals and advocating before stakeholders and regulatory bodies to achieve Company objectives.

Participates in regulatory proceedings by developing and reviewing regulatory filings, sponsoring and/or drafting testimony and processing discovery questions.

Serves as Company advocate on transmission policy initiatives by working with Company personnel on policy initiatives to identify potential impact on Company and help to develop appropriate responses to further Company's strategic goals; meets with regulators, stakeholders/customers and industry groups.

Researches, analyzes, interprets and reports data on regulatory matters.

Provides timely and accurate information and analysis to management on regulatory matters that may affect the Company.

Represents the Company by participating in Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) committees, including the Southwest Power Pool Regional State Committee and other committees and task forces as assigned, to protect and further enhance the Company's interests on key initiatives.

Participates in internal strategy debrief meetings to formulate the company's strategic goals.

Serves as case manager to lead administrative and strategic development efforts for regulatory filings with company personnel, consultants, outside counsel, and others as needed.

Works and coordinates with the ITC Great Plains President, Director, Regional Policy and RTO Engagement and other ITC employees to position ITC in the Kansas and Oklahoma state and regional regulatory arena.

Develops effective working relationships with and serves as the ITC Great Plains regulatory liaison with the KCC and OCC commissioners and staff, coordinating and periodically updating them on current regulatory events and/or needed policy reform. This includes attending relevant KCC, OCC, NARUC, MARC and other regulatory events/meetings to foster relationships and advocating of ITC Great Plains positions.

Coordinates messaging and strategies for ITC at National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC)conferences.

Develops effective relationships with peers at other utilities in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Develops and delivers presentations about ITC Great Plains and its regulatory positions to state regulators, stakeholders/customers, industry/trade associations, consumer groups, and other utility professionals and report on any feedback received from these interactions.

Monitors and keep abreast of state regulatory policy and electric utility legislative initiatives that impact regulatory proceedings. Includes attending or monitoring State/Local regulatory commission open meetings; directing the research, analysis, and interpretation of regulatory filings; reviewing industry publications; and attending pertinent electric industry technical conferences.

Formulates and articulates strategies to ITC Great Plains President in response to regulatory policy or filings impacting ITC Great Plains and/or its customers. Conducts the research, analysis, and interpretation of data and disseminate information on regulatory issues and its impact on ITC Great Plains.

Participates in and represents ITC Great Plains in state/local regulatory proceedings. Develops and reviews regulatory filings of other utilities, drafts testimony and edit legal briefs, ensures responses to data requests are timely and accurate, and performs other necessary regulatory case management.

Provides a monthly summary of activities to ITC Great Plains personnel.

Ensures the Company is in compliance with relevant ITC Great Plains regulatory directives including the timely submittal of reports or filings.

Supports the Manager, Government Affairs efforts with technical support and regulatory insight when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as an electric utility Regulatory Analyst or similar function.

Knowledge of roles, responsibilities and requirements of state public utility commissions, the Federal Power Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy and North American Electric Reliability Council.

Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and establish rapport with management, colleagues, regulators, stakeholders/customers and other individuals inside and outside the company.

Logical problem-solving skills and the ability to thoroughly research issues and analyze information.

Ability to organize Company personnel and outside consultants to respond to various regulatory issues and timelines.

Ability to understand and interpret the effects of FERC and various state utility commission rules and regulations on Company.

Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and capable of working on multiple projects and tasks and completing the necessary work to meet time deadlines.

Ability to travel for Company business, including overnight stays, up to several times per month.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Job Type: Full-time

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