Senior Regulatory Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

As a Senior Regulatory Consultant, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the development of regulatory strategy and provide expert guidance on key regulatory issues for Portland General Electric. You will serve as a crucial resource, offering technical solutions to complex business and regulatory challenges while advising senior leadership. A successful candidate will have expert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation, as well as advanced negotiation and diplomacy skills. This role offers the exciting chance to shape PGE's regulatory approach and contribute to the company's clean energy goals, while interacting with high-level stakeholders and governmental agencies to drive positive change in the utility sector.

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 skills

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• Does the job require a valid driver's license? - No

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to follow accuracy standards

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness w