Financial and Regulatory Consultant - Principal

Financial and Regulatory Consultant - PrincipalJob Posting End Date: 04-27-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryRegulatory professional who possesses developed technical knowledge regarding rate design theory and practice in AEP's state jurisdictions or external. This position is responsible for managing activities and conducting analyses in support of AEP's utility operating companies and their state retail regulatory filings. The role includes supporting the Case Management team with a variety of regulatory and project management functions, such as developing and managing filing timelines, ensuring compliance with filing requirements, administering case litigation processes, and researching and reporting on regulatory activities and outcomes within the utility industry.Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoProvide support to regulatory tasks such as development, review and filing of subject matter expert testimony, management of the discovery process, coordination of witness preparation and responding to requests associated with internal and external audits.Develop working knowledge of state or federal regulations and standards, codes, concepts, docket research and business processes relevant to work assignments.Perform regulatory research of peer utilities in AEP's jurisdictions that may be utilized for benchmarking analyses using PUC docket searches (or other information gathering tools).Coordinate work across multiple organizations to address complex problems or perform regulatory analysis to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative rate solutions for rate cases, tracker or rider filings, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings.Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations during regulatory strategy and filing processes.Educate witnesses and support personnel on the Regulatory process and on the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.Provide support, as requested, for recommended negotiation strategies.The Successful CandidateSelf-driven, task-oriented, deadline focused, organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects at once.Team player who develops and maintains a strong understanding of and working relationships with other departments within the Company and Regulatory organization.Strong communicator who anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.Works independently, with guidance in complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies.Minimum RequirementsRegulatory ConsultantBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 2 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.Regulatory Consultant SeniorBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 4 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.Regulatory Consultant PrincipalBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.Other RequirementsProficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.Depending on filing requirements and deadlines, requirements may result in working weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary.Occasional travel may be required, such as to attend witness preparation and hearings.CompensationRegulatory Consultant (Grade 6): $74,551 - $93,189Regulatory Consultant Senior (Grade 7): $87,633 - $109,544Regulatory Consultant Principal (Grade 8): $98,993 - $128,689Compensation Grade: SP20-006Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00Physical Demand LevelThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Company OfferingAEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.J-18808-Ljbffr