Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position Summary:

Manage state utility regulatory affairs and public policy matters for assigned state(s) or jurisdiction(s) to support the Company's business objectives and regulatory strategy. Manage the preparation, presentation, and reporting of information for internal decision-making and regulatory proceedings before state public utility commissions. Develop regulatory policies and initiatives supporting business strategies, including rate case applications, tariff filings, cost recovery mechanisms, and other regulatory proceedings. Monitor and evaluate utility statutes, commission rules, regulatory orders, and public policy developments affecting utility operations. Lead regulatory personnel, projects, analysis, and research that support regulatory filings and strategic decision-making. Serve as a key regulatory business partner to state leadership and functional areas across Black Hills Energy.

Pay Range: $116,500 - $192,400 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Director, Regulatory

Location: Grimes, IA
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Lead and develop the team to ensure a solid understanding of various ratemaking policies and concepts, including revenue requirements, cost allocation, cost of service, rate of return, and regulatory accounting and financial analysis. Provide coaching, mentorship, and work direction to support employee development and department objectives.
* Develop regulatory policies and initiatives that support business strategies and goals, including timely recovery of costs and return on investments.
* Manage regulatory filings for assigned jurisdiction(s), including rate case applications, tariff proposals and changes, cost recovery riders and adjustment clauses. Review and approve regulatory work products prepared by team members, including analyses, testimony support, regulatory filings, and responses to data requests.
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of utility statutes, commission rules, regulatory orders, tariff requirements, and regulatory outcomes and communicate impacts to company leadership through written and verbal communications.
* Provide guidance and strategic advice to leadership regarding utility statutes, commission rules and procedures, legislative developments, regulatory policy matters, emerging industry issues, and their impact on utility operations and customers.
* Testify before regulatory commissions and legislative bodies in support of the Company.
* Coordinate cross-functional regulatory activities and partner with operations, legal, finance, customer service, and other functional areas to support regulatory strategy, business planning, rate design initiatives, and regulatory filings.
* Develop and maintain trusted relationships with regulatory stakeholders through meetings, conference participation and industry association engagement.
* Manage regulatory priorities, filing schedules, project plans, and resource assignments to support timely completion of regulatory filings, proceedings, commission requirements, and department initiatives.
* Other duties as assigned.

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field relevant to public utility regulation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in state utility regulatory affairs, public utility regulation, utility law, legislative affairs, government affairs, public policy, ratemaking, regulatory strategy, or a closely related field.

What Is Desired:
* Experience working with or before a state public utility commission and supporting regulatory proceedings, rate cases, tariff filings, or public policy initiatives preferred.
* Experience leading projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, mentoring employees, or providing work direction is preferred.
* Proficient understanding of state public utility regulation, including utility statutes, commission rules and procedures, regulatory proceedings, tariff administration, ratemaking principles, revenue requirements, cost allocation, cost of service, rate design, rate of return, and regulatory accounting concepts.
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects and coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.
* Ability to review and communicate complex regulatory matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and regulatory deadlines while providing direction and support to team members.
* Ability to coach, mentor, and develop regulatory professionals.
* Creative problem solving.
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and the ability to perform detailed analysis.
* Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment, with minimal direction.
* Strong enterprise leadership skills.
* Ability to build consensus and effectively engage with and influence internal and external decision-makers.
* Ability to understand and exercise excellent judgment in complex interrelated business issues.
* Excellent user capabilities with MS Office software (proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
* Experience working with collaborative software tools (FileNet, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and financial software (PeopleSoft, Utilities International, etc.).

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.