Sr Director Regulatory Affairs

Title: Sr Director Regulatory Affairs 

Company: Tampa Electric Company 

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

This position oversees the federal regulatory compliance activities and state regulatory rate activities for Tampa Electric.  Primary interface will be with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), other regulatory agencies, and the respective agency staff members with regards to compliance and regulatory rate matters. This position is responsible for the development of company petitions, policy positions, and responses to regulatory agencies to include the strategic process of directing and facilitating Tampa Electric’s retail and federal rate applications. The position will develop the rate application strategy and direct and support the preparation of testimony, tariffs, interrogatories, audit responses and other data request responses. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee and direct the creation and submission of Tampa Electric’s retail base rate proposals.  This includes strategy development and execution of the necessary activities, negotiations and documentation related to requests to change rates, accounting methods, and in compliance with FPSC rules.  Manage the selection of witnesses, preparation of petitions, testimony and exhibits for internal and external witnesses to support rate filings, as well as preparation of data requests, interrogatories, production of documents.

2. Monitor FPSC and FERC regulatory filings, rulings and activities of other electric utilities and provide updates to company officers, board of directors, management, and staff regarding current and developing regulatory matters. Monitor state and federal agency regulatory filings, rulings, and activities regarding relevant regulatory matters. Manage and conduct research on current regulatory matters in other jurisdictions with potential implications to the business and provide updates to business units, senior management, officers, board of directors and others, as needed.

3. Leadership role in the development of regulatory strategy and/or policy positions regarding FPSC, FERC, NERC, SERC or other regulatory agency matters. Provide support to the legislative team by advising on potential and proposed legislative initiatives that impact the electric industry.

4. Direct the creation and submission of wholesale energy or transmission rate proposals. Direct the development and implementation of regulatory activities, preparation of filings, and negotiations at the FERC related to Tampa Electric rate application including the preparation of supporting exhibits and testimony, petitions, and data requests in support of the rate application.

5. Serve as a Tampa Electric expert witness before regulatory agencies during hearings, agenda conferences, workshops or other events. Represent and advocate company regulatory positions before regulators, commission staff, industry colleagues, interveners or litigants.

6. Provide a leadership and proactive role in educating Tampa Electric business units regarding the regulatory requirements for all rate applications. Lead the analysis of the benefits and impacts of strategies including the review and assessment of regulations, prudence, alternative solutions and recovery issues.

7. Direct the strategy development and preparation of petitions, testimony and associated analyses required to support various petitions, primarily with the FPSC or FERC.  Manage close communication and coordination with various Tampa Electric business units.  This includes coordination with company attorneys to ensure adequate testimony preparation skills, witness training and hearing preparation.

8. Oversee or directly coordinate the preparation of both internal and external witnesses in regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulators as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education           

Required:            Bachelor’s degree in accounting, legal, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or business.

Preferred:           Graduate level degree or professional certification.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:            N/A

Supervisory Experience

Required:            4 years experience in a supervisory capacity

Related Experience                       

Required:            Minimum of ten years of regulatory experience and/or experience in industry structure, utility finance and accounting practices, ratemaking practices, legal and regulatory processes.

Preferred:           Experience performing and/or overseeing studies to support rate cases and other utility projects related to setting rates, strong project management and communication skills, and serving as a company witness before regulatory bodies. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:       

Must be proficient in all business applications/software relevant to the role.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Speaks Up on Safety, Health & the Environment


• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers


• Develops People and Teams


• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment


• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity


• Builds Collaborative Relationships


• Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a normal office environment with occasional weekend and overtime requirements, and occasional travel within or outside the state, as needed.

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.