Summary

The Federal/State Regulatory Senior Analyst / Consultant serves as a key liaison between APS and regulatory agencies, maintaining ongoing relationships, navigating complex industry requirements, and addressing regulatory concerns.

What Your Day Would Be Like

• Partner with internal teams and external regulatory agencies to support compliance with federal, state, and regional utility requirements.
• Assess business practices and controls to help ensure APS meets evolving regulatory obligations.
• Research and analyze regulatory and legislative developments that may impact APS operations and customers.
• Develop programs and processes to address regulatory concerns and help prevent future issues through continuous improvement.
• Represent APS by preparing and presenting information, including testimony and regulatory filings, to government and regulatory audiences.
• Advance organizational positions and support informed regulatory decision-making.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in regulatory compliance, with utility industry and line siting experience.
• Knowledge of federal, Arizona, regional, and electric utility regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory issues.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present information to regulatory and governmental audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

Federal / State Regulatory Senior Analyst

• Bachelor's Degree
• And minimum 5 years' related regulatory compliance experience; utility-based experience preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years is required.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and regional electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues and related compliance requirements.

Federal / State Regulatory Consultant

• Bachelor's Degree
• And a minimum 7 years' related regulatory compliance experience, including 2 years utility-based experience.
• In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 11 years is required.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of federal and regional electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues and related compliance requirements.

Major Accountabilities - Federal / State Regulatory Senior Analyst

1) Leads compliance reviews related to the operational and technical requirements of regulatory commissions/ authorities.

2) Prepares and coordinates complex filings to various state and local regulatory agencies.

3) Manages critical complaint case tracking and resolution.

4) Researches and provides information to regulatory bodies.

5) Acts as a subject matter expert to support all regulatory and compliance activities.

6) Develops guidelines and procedures to address regulatory requirements and/or findings .

Major Accountabilities - Federal / State Regulatory Consultant

1) Leads compliance reviews related to the operational and technical requirements of regulatory commissions/ authorities.

2) Prepares and coordinates complex filings to various state and local regulatory agencies.

3) Manages critical complaint case tracking and resolution.
4) Researches and provides information to regulatory bodies.
5) Acts as a subject matter expert to support all regulatory and compliance activities.
6) Develops guidelines and procedures to address regulatory requirements and/or findings.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.