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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Principal Regulatory Consultant provides extensive strategic support and ownership of the Regulatory processes for Regulatory Policy including general Rate Case filings, stakeholder engagements, and Regulatory landscape analysis to ensure maximum recovery and Regulatory support in the achievement of our Regulatory Strategy objectives. The incumbent will provide strategic oversight for the development and implementation of all MPSC regulatory filings in support of the Company's strategic destination. This includes strategy development; developing and sponsoring testimony, exhibits, and discovery in MPSC proceedings; representing the Regulatory Policy organization and Company in internal and external work groups; and providing expert analyses and benchmarking of regulatory policies to inform senior management of potential risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the Company and team’s regulatory initiatives by developing and sponsoring testimony in Michigan Public Service Commission proceedings, and working with internal and external partners to ensure operational consistency with the positions advocated and approved in the proceedings
  • Manage regulatory filings with internal and external business partners
  • Benchmark regulatory frameworks to inform management of potential risks and opportunities
  • Analyze the strategic, operating and financial impacts of business proposals and/or external regulatory / legislative proposals
  • Manage monthly and annual regulatory reporting with internal and external business partners
  • Oversee Creation of stakeholder analyses and engagement strategy with key stakeholders and intervenors to ensure maximum recovery
  • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Requirements

  • Proven ability to work across multiple aspects of the electric utility industry
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Broad understanding of the principles of rate-making at retail and wholesale levels
  • Significant knowledge of the regulatory process, testimonial requirements and procedures for state commissions and FERC
  • Expert ability to think systemically and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with a significant attention to detail
  • Expert ability to create and deliver presentations with significant verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar and 7 - 10 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support [OR] Associate's Degree in Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar and 9 - 12 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support [OR] High School Diploma and 11 - 14 years of experience working in roles with regulatory process responsibility and support

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program
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