Senior Regulatory Policy Strategy Analyst (Washington, DC)
Washington DC, DC, US
Requisition ID: 17840
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
Support the Senior Director and Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs by identifying emerging federal legislative and regulatory policy issues with an emphasis on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) activities that may impact Salt River Project’s electric customers, water shareholders, employees and elected officials; assist in the development and implementation of strategies to achieve corporate goals and objectives, including but not limited to the following areas: energy, water, environmental policies and wholesale energy markets.
This role is based in Washington, DC and requires occasional travel to the SRP Headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
What You'll Do
- Manage company’s relationships with FERC and related stakeholders.
- Assist with the development and the implementation of Regulatory strategies (including policy development, planning, and other forms of problem resolution) to support compliance with regulatory requirements and support SRP’s strategic goals.
- Analyze proposals and issuances by FERC and/or Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) or Independent System Operators (ISOs).
- Work with internal teams (policy and other subject matter experts) to understand key legislative and regulatory issues and assist in developing and implementing strategies to help SRP maximize support for corporate objectives.
- Ensure standardization of Regulatory meeting outcomes, maintain library of discussion materials, and facilitate ongoing knowledge, capture/documentation of major decisions with historical significance.
- Provide timely and succinct internal and external communications for meetings with regulatory agencies, industry groups, advocacy organizations, consultants and public speaking events and other key constituent interactions.
- Responsible for coordinating with internal subject matter experts and external trade organizations in developing negotiation positions for SRP regarding regulatory and strategic issues.
- Provide intelligence, advice and counsel to the Senior Regulatory Manager, internal and external regulatory counsel and others in senior leadership on regulatory issues that affect the organization, including policy matters, image, key messages, internal and external communications.
- Assists in the development of compliance strategies and strategic alignment with regulatory requirements for SRP.
- Own/manage special projects assigned by the Senior Regulatory Manager and other Public Affairs executives, which may interface across multiple disciplines and functions.
- Draft summaries of FERC orders and technical conferences after completion of proper research, advise members of leadership on various FERC and reliability issues, Develop effective working relationships with internal clients, external consultants, industry organizations and members & staff of federal and state regulators.
- Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and regulatory filings to communicate policy analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders (management, subject matter experts, senior leadership).
- Significant reading and ability to assimilate information on policy issues, trade press content, coalition and trade association activities, industry trends, and white paper article/ journals.
- Other duties as assigned.
What It Takes To Succeed
- Strong ability to analyze complex regulatory documents and data to identify key issues and implications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey regulatory analysis and recommendations.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing reports and regulatory filings.
- Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to regulatory challenges.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments and priorities.
Prefer Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited program.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional level experience in FERC related matters.
Education
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC