Job Function Summary:
Provides advocacy at the Public Utility Commission on complex topics central to PGE's clean energy transition. The scope of responsibility for this position will depend on the candidate's experience, but may include wildfire mitigation, Bonneville Power Administration matters, regional market development and integration, advancement of distributed energy resources and innovative customer offerings, and rapid build-out of renewable and transmission facilities.
The candidate will have responsibility for a range of regulatory matters before the Public Utility Commission, including drafting testimony and data requests, providing written and oral comments, developing strategy, and negotiating for preferred outcomes with other stakeholders. The role also includes extensive internal advocacy and collaboration, often at the executive level. Deep knowledge of current trends in utility regulation is a prerequisite for success in this position.
Key Job Information:
Senior Regulatory Consultant/ 5975
Grade 9
Career Level: P5
Master: Requires a recognized expert within the company
Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements
Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Analyses Applies expert knowledge and provides expertise and guidance in strategy and analysis of key regulatory issues and in the development of specialized tariffs for the organization; provides leadership in overall regulatory/rate strategy; develops high-level strategy, approach and leadership for content provided in publicly filed regulatory proceedings
Internal Consulting Serves as an expert resource, providing technical solutions to complex and nonroutine business/regulatory issues; leads, mentors and teaches others in formulating alternative solutions for a range of complex business/regulatory problems; advises senior leadership of PGE
Regulatory Strategy Leads the development of regulatory strategy; leads testimony and supporting exhibits and serves as witness for high-profile/high-stakes regulatory filings
Compliance Reviews the development of compliance standards that reflect the needs of PGE and addresses identified risks and concerns; works with management and senior leadership for review and approval
External Interaction Presents and negotiates company proposals to regulatory stakeholders and governmental agencies on issues of high importance/impact to the company and/or that reflect unique issues; serves as a resource on escalated issues and to resolve conflicts; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders
Education/Experience/Certifications:
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience
Experience Typically 12 or more years in related field.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Functional Competencies
Expert knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles
Expert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation
Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities
General Competencies
Advanced knowledge of enterprise/business awareness
Expert decision-making skills
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced diplomacy skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Advanced resiliency and adaptability skillsRead the full posting.
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
