Case Specialist / Regulatory Project Manager

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.

Position Summary

Manage the development and execution of regulatory case filings in each jurisdiction in which Xcel operates, including resource planning, facility certifications or abandonment's, restructuring implementation, restructuring compliance and rulemaking proceedings to achieve results consistent with corporate business objectives. Prepares and sponsor testimony supporting Xcel positions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a regulatory case, including evaluation, preparation, processing, and implementation of regulatory case filings for electric, gas, and steam. Must be able to set out Xcel's positions on specific case issues. The ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously is essential

• Manage and coordinate the preparation of regulatory testimony, exhibits, data requests, filing packages, rulemaking comments, and reports for filing with regulatory commissions. Responsible for maintaining compliance with case schedules. Direct interdisciplinary case teams to address case issues and solve problems.

• Advise all levels of management on case progression and recommend alternative strategies for processing cases. Identify potential outcomes of a particular strategy for management decision-making

• Identify and interpret complex issues arising in regulatory proceedings. Must have in-depth knowledge of regulatory laws, rules, policies and procedures along with precedent setting orders in multiple jurisdictions and must maintain current knowledge of regional and national trends in the regulatory arena.

• Initiate and coordinate negotiations when necessary to settle regulatory cases with involved parties.

• Represent the department and Xcel before regulatory agencies; with internal and external customers; with legal department; and with interveners. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to present complex information to a highly diverse group of receivers.

• Prepare and sponsor testimony supporting company positions. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS in Business or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- A minimum of five years experience in regulatory field preferred.

- Must be knowledgeable of existing and emerging competitive regulatory issues.

- Use of PC software such as Excel and Word as required.

- Periodic overnight travel, requires extensive overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Project Management experience

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans,