ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and keeps abreast of federal transmission regulatory policy and electric utility legislative initiatives. 
• Researches, analyzes and interprets regulatory filings; reviews industry publications and attends pertinent electric industry conferences.
• Serves as a company advocate on transmission policy for development opportunitiesby working with internal stakeholders to identify potential impacts and develop appropriate responses further company's strategic goals. 
• Serves as a liaison with regulatory authorities; meets with regulators, legislators, stakeholders and customers, industry/trade associations, consumer groups, and other utility professionals; participates in external electric industry/trade associations and formal/informal coalitions as required.
• Represents the company by participating in Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) committees and task forces to protect and further enhance the company's development interests.
• Participates in internal strategy meetings to formulate the company's strategic goals.
• Participates in and represents the company in regulatory proceedings, as appropriate.
• Researches, analyzes, interprets and reports data on regulatory and legislative matters; provides timely and accurate information and analysis to management on regulatory and legislative matters that may impact the company.
• Provides company representation the company in tariff, rates/pricing/revenue distribution, financial and/or policy negotiations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as an electric utility Regulatory Analyst or similar function.
• Experience and proficiency in pricing and regulatory policy; strong advocate of company position in various forums.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and establish rapport with management, colleagues, regulators, stakeholders/customers and other individuals inside and outside the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate and supervise employees.
• Possesses leadership qualities, logical problem-solving skills and strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the Federal Power Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, North American Electric Reliability Council and state public utility commission.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks and ensuring their timely completion.
• Ability to travel for company business, including overnight stays, up to several times per month.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H
  9B or TN visas.