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ITC Holdings Manager, Regulatory Strategy in Lansing, Michigan

SUMMARY

The Manager, Regulatory Strategy provides business analysis support on various regulatory topics, including transmission policy development, tariffs, ratemaking and regulatory compliance. This role also researches, analyzes, interprets and distributes information on regulatory matters and manages and supports company advocacy efforts, business plan objectives and policy development. The Manager, Regulatory Strategy also manages administrative and strategic development efforts for regulatory filings and similar regulatory initiatives and serves as the Company liaison with the Michigan Public Service Commission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides regulatory business analysis support by interfacing with all levels of management to discuss and clarify regulatory issues.

  • Develops reports to meet management requests for regulatory related information.

  • Performs financial and statistical analyses to evaluate the implications of regulatory issues on the Company.

  • Supports pricing, ratemaking and tariff development efforts by performing research, creating proposals and advocating before stakeholders and regulatory bodies to achieve Company objectives.

  • Participates in regulatory proceedings by developing and reviewing regulatory filings, sponsoring and/or drafting testimony and processing discovery questions.

  • Serves as Company advocate on transmission policy initiatives by working with Company personnel on policy initiatives to identify potential impact on Company and help to develop appropriate responses to further Company's strategic goals; meets with regulators, stakeholders/customers and industry groups.

  • Researches, analyzes, interprets and reports data on regulatory matters.

  • Provides timely and accurate information and analysis to management on regulatory matters that may affect the Company.

  • Represents the Company by participating in RTO committees (Organization of MISO States (OMS), MTEP) and task forces (Michigan Technical Study Task Force at MISO) to protect and further enhance the Company's interest on key initiatives.

  • Participates in internal strategy debrief meetings to formulate the company's strategic goals.

  • Serves as case manager to lead administrative and strategic development efforts for regulatory filings with company personnel, consultants, outside counsel, and others as needed.

  • Works and coordinates with the ITC Michigan OpCo President, Director, Public Affairs and other ITC employees to position ITC in the Michigan Regulatory arena.

  • Develops effective working relationships with and serves as the ITC Michigan regulatory liaison with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Commissioners and staff, coordinating and periodically updating them on current regulatory events and/or needed policy reform. This includes attending relevant MPSC, NARUC, MARC and other regulatory events/meetings to foster relationships and advocating of ITC Michigan positions.

  • Contributes to coordination of messaging and strategies for ITC at NARUC and MARC conferences.

  • Develops effective relationships with peers at other IOU utilities in Michigan

  • Develops and delivers presentations about ITC Michigan and its regulatory positions to state regulators, stakeholders/customers, industry/trade associations, consumer groups, and other utility professionals and report on any feedback received from these interactions.

  • Monitors and keep abreast of state regulatory policy and electric utility legislative initiatives that impact regulatory proceedings. Includes attending or monitoring State/Local regulatory commission open meetings; directing the research, analysis, and interpretation of regulatory filings; reviewing industry publications; and attending pertinent electric industry technical conferences.

  • Formulates and articulates strategies to ITC Michigan President and Director, Public Affairs in response to regulatory policy or filings impacting ITC Michigan and/or its customers. Conducts the research, analysis, and interpretation of data and disseminate information on regulatory issues and its impact on ITC Michigan.

  • Participates in and represents ITC Michigan in state/local regulatory proceedings. Develops and reviews regulatory filings of other IOUs, drafts testimony and edit legal briefs, ensures responses to data requests are timely and accurate, and performs other necessary regulatory case management.

  • Represents the Company as a Board member on the Michigan Energy Providers Conference annually.

  • Provides a monthly summary of activities to ITC Michigan personnel.

  • Ensures the Company is in compliance with relevant Michigan regulatory directives including the timely submittal of reports or filings.

  • Supports the Manager, Government Affairs efforts with technical support and regulatory insight when needed.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Regulatory Analyst or similar responsibility.

  • Utility regulatory experience preferred.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and excellent interpersonal skills.

  • Logical problem-solving skills and the ability to thoroughly research issues and analyze various types of information.

  • Ability to motivate Company personnel and outside legal help to respond to various regulatory issues and timelines that may inconvenience their normal work duties.

  • Ability to understand and interpret the effects of FERC and various state utility commission rules and regulations on Company.

  • Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and capable of working on multiple projects and tasks and completing the necessary work to meet time deadlines.

  • Ability to travel for Company business, including overnight stays, possibly 30% of the time.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement (https://www.itc-holdings.com/docs/default-source/human-resources-support-docs/itc_diversity_statement.pdf?sfvrsn=507bcbf6_2) .

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