Managing Director, FERC Policy

Overview

This role is based in our Washington, DC office.

What You'll Do

• Stay informed about emerging regulations and policies affecting the company and update AEP business unit executives on relevant FERC orders, opinions, policies, and rulemakings. Anticipate and research unique legal issues that may introduce risk or impact AEP.
• Respond to requests from FERC and other federal officials by developing, organizing, and implementing corporate policy and strategy for effective federal representation on priority issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal colleagues and be responsive to internal AEP requests.
• Ensure all written documentation or verbal communications reflect AEP’s regulatory strategy, company position, and shareholder interests.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and support the company\'s Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Represent the company professionally before Congress, regulatory agencies, trade associations (e.g., EEI, WIRES, Business Roundtable, ACP), and public policy organizations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree required. Master\'s degree or JD highly preferred.

Work Experience:

• Strong preference for candidates with experience at FERC.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy industry.
• Detailed knowledge of FERC and established relationships are highly desired.

Other Must Haves:

• Ability to effectively interface with senior and executive-level stakeholders is required.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication, and presentation skills are required.
• A self-starter with a strong sense of urgency is essential.
• The candidate should demonstrate a proactive mindset and maintain a positive attitude.
• Position requires in-office attendance five days a week.

Where You'll Work

• On-Site in the Government Affairs Office in Washington, DC.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-012

Compensation Range: $188,524.00 - $245,080.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It 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.

AEP 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.

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