Regulatory Policy Specialist - PPL Services Corporation

Company Summary Statement :As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.Overview:

The Regulatory Policy Specialist is responsible for contributing to the development, communication, and monitoring of Company positions on and responses to regulatory, legislative, and public policy issues at the state and federal level. The position requires expertise in Company regulatory policies, procedures and tariffs, as well as strong analytical, and written and oral communication skills. This position will develop supporting documentation and background material on various regulatory and policy topics to support PPL Electric Utilities management attending meetings with regulatory agencies (primarily the PA PUC), FERC and PJM (an RTO, Regional Transmission Organization), peers, and at industry conferences.

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Responsibilities:

• Monitors, analyzes and communicates regulatory and legislative developments, including specific business activities, initiatives and public policy trends, to identify potential threats and opportunities to PPL Electric Utilities' customers and shareowners.
• Assists in the development of strategies, both proactive and reactive, to influence the outcome of regulatory, legislative and public policy initiatives and proceedings.
• Assists in the formulation of policy and actionable programs in anticipation of regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Attends regulatory agency hearings, industry conferences and stakeholder forums to monitor issues relating to PPL Electric and provides information and testimony as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and preparation of reports, white papers, presentations, and other communications to internal audiences, including senior management, to explain regulatory, legislative, and public policy developments, their implications, and recommend courses of action.
• Assists in the development and preparation of communications to influential external audiences in order to elicit a desired outcome on regulatory and legislative issues.
• Develops supporting documentation and background material for Company management participating in discussions and meetings with regulators, legislators, industry associations, and other stakeholders regarding the business implications of regulatory, legislative, and public policy developments.
• Supports the development of testimony and responses to information and data requests in the context of formal proceedings.
• Capable of working independently, with guidance on strategic direction, prioritization of topics, and work products.
• Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Political Science or related field
• 5 years of experience working in any combination of utility rates, regulatory, legal, contract management or utility client/customer relations.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulatory functions and/or Regional Transmission Organization and distribution tariffs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial, regulatory, and/or business situations and develop creative solutions.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills necessary to the constructive exchange of routine and non-routine information, including the use of tact and persuasion as appropriate.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products and in using the internet to perform research.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills attuned to anticipating the needs of internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics or related field.
• Demonstrated experience researching and developing responses to regulatory initiatives and proceedings. 
• Experience working in the regulated energy business.
• Knowledge of PA PUC, FERC regulations and relevant statutory provisions.
• Experience working directly with PA PUC, PJM or other Regional Transmission Organization.
• Management or other team-leadership experience.