American Electric Power

PJM Transmission Strategy and Policy Manager (New Albany, OH / Washington, D.C.)

American Electric Power$137K — $218K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, communications, or related field.
  • Preferred master's degree in a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 13 years' experience in progressively responsible roles.
  • Strong knowledge of transmission operations and the regulatory environment.
  • Experience with internal and external regulatory filing proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate personnel resources as subject matter experts for regulatory matters.
  • Act as a liaison between various stakeholders concerning regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the development of regulatory compliance tracking systems.
  • Respond to data requests for transmission from state regulatory organizations.
  • Assess regulatory impacts and assist in program development.
  • Provide advice for policy and employee incentive program development.
  • Collaborate with Customer Operations to align operations with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and pension plan options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Generous vacation days.
  • Opportunities for educational assistance.
  • Discretionary short- and long-term incentives.
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Job Posting End Date
07-24-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing multiple states' regulatory operational requirements for transmission which would involve analysis of proposed and current regulatory requirements, strategic positioning, risk assessment, financial and operational impacts, and interfacing as needed with commission staff. Assist in the development of transmission policy, support IT development and lead/chair various system work teams to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The incumbent has direct ownership for the development, education, implementation, tracking and monitoring of regulatory compliance in an 11-state jurisdiction.

Job Description

Travel to Washington, D.C., and/or PJM (Valley Forge/Philadelphia, PA, area), etc. is expected at approximately 40%-60%.
  • For candidates in Central Ohio, this position is based onsite at AEP Transmission's Headquarters in New Albany, OH, with travel expectations; OR,
  • For other candidates, this position will be based onsite from Washington, D.C.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Coordinate appropriate personnel resources as "subject matter experts" to achieve an optimal outcome on proposed regulatory requirements.

- Serve as transmission liaison between AEP corporate/state officials, Transmission employees and commission staff concerning regulatory matters and/or requirements related to distribution operations.

- Oversee the development of appropriate tracking and monitoring capabilities for regulatory standard compliance.

- Coordinate and respond to data requests and reporting requirements for transmission through AEP state regulatory organizations.

- Assess regulatory operational impacts and assist in the development of programs to those requirements.

- Provide regulatory advice and counsel in policy and employee incentive program development.

- Interface with the Customer Operations group to ensure alignment of both business divisions' operations with regulatory performance requirements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, communications, or related field.

Master's degree is preferred but not required.

Experience: minimum of thirteen (13) years of experience working in progressively responsible positions. Strong knowledge in transmission operations, customer operations, and the regulatory environment and filing proceedings internal and external of AEP.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Base Salary: $137K - $218K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)

$137K - $218K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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