Senior Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs

Description

The Senior Director is a key part of the East region senior leadership. The successful applicant will report to the Vice President, Regulatory Services and will serve as the primary regulatory advisor for the President of the East Region, and advise other members of Liberty’s executive team on all regulatory matters affecting the region. Externally, the Senior Director will work with their direct reports at the operating companies to develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders that include our regulators and their staffs, intervenors, customers, and other market participants.

• Brings best practices in the regulatory space to the operating companies in the East region.
• Responsible for all regulatory activities in the East region.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of regulatory compliance filings.
• Builds credibility as a trusted advisor with key stakeholders within Liberty.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of accurate and impactful rate cases and other regulatory filings to the regulators who oversee Liberty’s East region utilities.
• Working with other elements of Liberty’s regulatory team, conducts research and analysis to identify opportunities for regulatory innovation and strategies for the implementation of innovative structures and business models.
• Serves as thought leader on issues related to ratemaking and regulation.
• Provides leadership to the regulatory teams within the region. Works toward high levels of employee engagement.
• Supports the growth and achievement of teams and individuals within region’s regulatory team with a focus on mentorship and development
• Works with senior leadership to define effective regulatory strategies and is accountable for their successful implementation.

Requirements

This position can be based in any of Liberty’s East region jurisdictions in the U.S., including NH, NY, GA, and MA, bordering States, or other favorable locations that allow for the required amount of in-person engagement with internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Customer Centric
• Exceptional leadership capabilities and experience building and leading teams.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management including presentations, written communications, and internal relationship-building.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Owner mindset
• Judgement and decision-making abilities that facilitate the ability to achieve goals with a high degree of independence.
• 15 years or more of relevant experience that includes managerial roles.
• Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Achievement fund

Share purchase/match plan

• Continuous learning

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance