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Arizona Public Service - APS · 3 weeks ago

Senior Director / Director Rate Strategy and Regulatory Affair

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. They are seeking a Senior Director / Director of Rate Strategy and Regulatory Affairs to lead innovative rate strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory policies. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and guiding analyses to support pricing strategies that align with the company's mission.

Electrical DistributionEnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead rate strategy and pricing initiatives that drive short- and long-term business objectives

Develop and implement regulatory policies that support compliance and operational excellence

Direct cost-of-service studies and tariff development, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic plans

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry groups

Represent APS nationally, contributing to forums and thought leadership on rate design and regulatory issues

Guide research and complex analyses to support innovative rate mechanisms and regulatory strategies

Plan, evaluate and recommend strategies, programs, policies and processes for the department that align and support the overall regulatory strategy and business objectives. Develop and manage the setting and achievement of long-term and annual department goals that have company-wide impact

Identify organizational needs and recommend and implement solutions to overcome challenges

Design and develop policies for areas of responsibility and anticipates impact of policies

Select and develop a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities

Lead the revenue requirement and rate design teams in the development of pricing strategies that support the company's financial objectives

Provide periodic reports to Senior Management and the Board of Directors regarding the significant aspects of Compliance

Provide executive management with short and long-term outlooks on regulatory pricing strategy, policy, and compliance issues that impact the business and propose and initiate actions to resolve conflicts and allow leadership to effectively manage business strategy and operations

Direct and oversee the management of regulatory proceedings and required filings for the PWCC subsidiaries

Full authority for the development and management of the budget in the area of responsibility and initiate actions in cases of deviations

Represent business interests on major projects to ensure that informed decisions are made on issues impacting business needs

Actively seek to improve own skills and knowledge to apply to current and emerging business and environment

Qualification

Utility rates knowledgeRegulatory compliance expertiseCost-of-service modelingLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsResults focusProcess improvementMicrosoft Office proficiencyCritical thinkingCreativityAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, finance, engineering or related discipline

Ten (10) years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Five (5) years' experience in a leadership role with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams

In-depth knowledge of the electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues, energy marketing and trading and related compliance requirements

In-depth knowledge of state regulatory issues, FERC operations and federal utility regulatory requirements

Preferred

Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses

Must be results focused, with the ability to set challenging goals that are relevant and measurable

Ability to work across all functional areas of the company to establish credibility and engage others to ensure the most effective solutions are in place

Ability to adapt to changing and complex environments

Effective communication demonstrated through written communications and presentations skills

Strong project management and process improvement focus

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet