Lead Federal Regulatory Relations Manager
Alliant Energy

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

As the Lead Federal Regulatory Relations Manager, you will lead Alliant Energy's regulatory affairs before the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and related agencies, such as the Department of Energy (DOE). This pivotal role involves managing regulatory projects and strategies, including the construction of comments, stakeholder engagement, and compliance activities. Your expertise will be crucial in building and strengthening relationships with federal and regional regulatory staff and key stakeholders, including the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO).

In this position, you will also serve as Alliant Energy's liaison to influential trade associations like the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Your advocacy will ensure that Alliant Energy's positions on federal regulatory policy issues are effectively communicated and represented. This role is essential for navigating the complex landscape of federal regulations and advancing the company's strategic interests.

What you will do

• Monitors activities in assigned federal jurisdictions, including monitoring FERC regulatory hearings and proceedings and interpreting technical regulatory information to help develop business and regulatory advocacy plans.
  
• Leads FERC regulatory advocacy strategy, including writing comments, testimony, and managing related filings for regulatory proceedings.
  
• Communicates internally and externally with key stakeholders.
  
• Manages projects with other internal team members to achieve specific regulatory outcomes, e.g., filings and rate case, and is accountable for company goal setting in this area.
  
• Maintains positive relationships with external parties, primarily regulators, their staff, and other parties associated with regulatory processes.
  
• Represents Alliant Energy in regulatory and industry forums as appropriate.
  
• Ensures compliance with all FERC filing requirements and deadlines.
  
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience desired in a rate-regulated utility, trade association, federal agency or related area.
  
• Must be able to work in the Washington D.C. office in a hybrid capacity.
  
• Must be able to travel throughout Company territory for customer meeting/business; overnight stay may be necessary.
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a customer contact center preferred.
  
• Experience preparing testimony as an expert witness and/or managing a contested case proceedings before a state or federal regulatory agency preferred.
  
• Experience building coalitions for the purpose of achieving successful outcomes in regulatory proceedings (e.g., settlements, complaints, etc.) preferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
  
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
  

Key Skills

• Competitive Intelligence • Customer Needs • Data Analysis • Data Management • Data Visualization • Financial Modeling • Rate Design and Forecasting • Regulatory Compliance • Scenario Planning • Stakeholder Management • Technical Reports
  

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $101,000 - $177,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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