Manager, Regulatory Relations & Policy

### 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

Are you ready to be at the forefront of regulatory innovation and transformation? In this role, you’ll spearhead state regulatory affairs and drive groundbreaking initiatives that propel our company’s strategy and business goals forward. In this dynamic role, you’ll oversee critical regulatory projects, ensure compliance with rate regulations, and foster impactful relationships with regulatory staff and key stakeholders. You’ll also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding them on cutting-edge regulatory policies and processes.

This exciting opportunity as the Manager of Regulatory Relations & Policy will join our team in Madison, WI. Become a pivotal force in shaping the future of our industry with your expertise and leadership!

### What You Will Do

– Perform all leadership duties, including hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
– Monitor and maintain activities with a high level of understanding and knowledge of regulatory affairs across all relevant jurisdictions, interpreting technical regulatory information, and leading the development of regulatory filings and plans to implement business priorities.
– Develop company positions and responses to emerging regulatory issues and provide recommendations on courses of action to leadership and other business units, then implement regulatory policies and strategies that align with strategic business goals.
– Advocate and implement policies and proposals that advance corporate strategic goals in the best interest of customers and the company.
– Consult on regulatory policies, initiatives, and opportunities, providing guidance internally to key leadership and business unit stakeholders.
– Manage regulatory filings, including the preparation of applications, written testimony, and other materials, and ensure clear and compelling messages aligned with the corporate strategy across regulatory dockets.
– Develop, maintain, and lead key internal and external regulatory relationships, including with staff of relevant commissions and boards and interveners.
– Serve as a primary point of contact with staff of relevant commissions and boards and represent the company in various regulatory forums, including providing expert witness testimony.
– Lead cross-functional teams to accomplish highly complex projects related to corporate strategic initiatives and ensure integration on all key issues – within and across jurisdictions – that have regulatory impacts.
– Lead continuous improvement of regulatory programs and initiatives by identifying opportunities for transformation and efficiencies; work with managers in key operational areas to design and implement regulatory process improvement programs and initiatives.
– Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

### Education Requirements

– Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field preferred.

### Required Experience

– 8 years of professional experience in utility regulation, pricing, marketing, economics, public policy, or related field.
– 3 years supervisory experience or equivalent.

### Preferred Experience

– Prior experience in a regulatory affairs role.

### Other Requirements

– Promote and support diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.

### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

– Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
– Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.
– Demonstrated knowledge of utility industry regulatory models and business practices.
– Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
– Demonstrated facilitation skills, which include facilitation of issues across business units, facilitation of issues within a single business, and facilitation of meetings.
– Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
– Ability to think critically, overcome conventional thinking, and develop innovative solutions.
– Ability to travel throughout company territory for customer meetings/business; overnight stay may be necessary.
– Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

### Key Skills

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

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.

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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 [[email protected]]

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