Hybrid Regulatory Affairs Manager

at Duke Energy Corporation

• Job title: Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Greenville, United States

About the role

• Regulatory Affairs Manager at Duke Energy supporting South Carolina Energy Security Act implementation and managing regulatory inquiries. Ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and escalating issues that require resolution by the Utility Strategy Director or other leadership within the South Carolina President’s organization, particularly where such issues are associated with implementation of the Act and utility commission proceedings or other regulatory activities undertaken due to the Act
• Support regulatory inquiries and assist in negotiating resolution or otherwise lead the Company's formal responses
• Communicate with customers, internal stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders as appropriate
• Assist regulatory attorneys and business units to ensure that the tenets of Act are followed consistently with guidance from the Utility Strategy Director, the VP of Regulatory Affairs and Policy, SC legal counsel and subject matter experts as appropriate
• Lead or support regulatory filings implicated under the Act including routine regulatory reports, rulemakings and discovery responses
• Maintain positive working relationships with consumer advocate, Commission and regulatory staffs as well as external stakeholders
• Serve as an effective intermediary between regulators and internal business units
• Identify, research and analyze emerging regulatory and legislative issues associated with the Act, including matters before the Public Service Commission, to ensure the Company’s positions are harmonious with the broader regulatory landscape
• Develop alternatives and make recommendations concerning Company responses
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders to promote resolutions in the interest of customers and the Company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years minimum required related experience
• In lieu of degree and experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 years minimum required related experience
• Detailed knowledge of Commission Rules, governing statutes, Company tariffs, and relevant regulatory rulings of precedent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• A fundamental understanding of the Company’s business objectives
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the regulatory, political and business communities located within South Carolina
• Excellent listening and communication skills and the ability to interact with internal customers, regulators, and staff in a professional, courteous, and empathetic manner at all times
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of professional adversaries in regulatory proceedings
• Ability to thrive when working on complex and challenging issues, oftentimes with a compressed timeline
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours when required
• Ten or more years of directly relevant experience.
• Experience with the legislative and or regulatory processes is preferred
• Prior work experience directly involving regulatory attorneys, and energy expertise is preferred.

Benefits

• friendly work environment
• opportunities for growth and development
• recognition for your work
• competitive pay and benefits