American Electric Power · 22 hours ago
Director RTO Strategy & Policy, MISO
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a leading energy company committed to delivering safe and innovative energy solutions. They are seeking a Director of RTO Strategy & Policy to lead the development of transmission strategy and policy positions, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy within the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO) across MISO.
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Responsibilities
Develop AEP strategy and positions on all RTO matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders including Transmission/Operating Company and Regulatory leadership that allow AEP to successfully develop transmission projects within and beyond our footprint that support corporate investment targets
Direct the activities of the primary liaisons between AEP Transmission SMEs for all RTO-related issues and ensure reasonable SME representation and participation in the RTO stakeholder forums
Develop and coordinate policy positions with external stakeholders and partners
Actively participate in the key leadership committees and processes of the AEP RTO (MISO)
Develop and maintain relationships with key RTOs stakeholders including RTO leaders, state commissioners, consumer counsels and other user groups
Provide expert witness testimony in utility status applications, state regulatory proceedings and FERC proceedings, as required
Provide updates related on RTO matters to AEP leadership, state and federal regulators, staff, policy makers, and other stakeholders
Develop policy position papers and presentation for advocacy efforts, conferences, and stakeholder forums
Develop talking points for executive leadership supporting the strategic positions of the transmission organization in all transmission matters within the RTO
Develop and coordinate strategy and policy positions with internal corporate, operating company, and transmission teams
Represent AEP in industry forums such as EEI and WIRES and actively participate in shaping industry policy positions with external stakeholders and partners that support AEP's successful development of transmission projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Engineering or related field
Minimum of 10-years of utility industry experience
Detailed knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes including state and federal regulatory policies, processes and cost recovery mechanisms is required
Transmission system knowledge, generation market understanding and RTO experience, knowledge, and established relationships highly desired
Extensive travel required
Ability to effectively interface with senior and executive-level internal and external stakeholders is required
Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required
Ability to be a self-starter is required
Ability to work long hours when needed is required
Ability to keep commercially sensitive items confidential is required
Proactive mentality and a positive attitude are required
Preferred
Master's degree or JD highly desired
Benefits
Annual Bonus
Long-term Incentive Plan (stock units)
Matching 401K
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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