Director - Rates & Regulatory

Director Of Rates & RegulatoryWilliams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!The Director of Rates & Regulatory is responsible for leading a team of professionals while collaborating with our business partners to develop rates and tariffs strategies for the interstate pipeline system. This role will design and coordinate solutions to meet customer needs that align with our business objectives. Strategic ability and good judgment are keys to success in this role!Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.Responsibilities/Expectations:Collaborates with others to identify strategy and approach for rate cases and tariff filingsDevelops and maintains all policies, processes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirementsOversees the modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of services, rate design and other items for rate cases and rate timing studiesDevelops assumptions for volume and revenue budgeting and forecasting based on market analysis, contractual provisions and regulatory considerationsIntegrates regulatory strategy with business, capital and financial planningProvides research and education on regulatory issuesCoordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employeesDevelops/handles budgets, plan and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysisMentors others and holds team accountable for performing all work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures and processesLeads responses to FERC and other regulatory agency data requests and compliance requirementsOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor's degree; a minimum five (5) years' supervisory or management experience and minimum ten (10) years' relevant accounting experiencePreferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Other Requirements/Responsibilities:Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skillsExtensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processesChampions certificate and modernization activities for all FERC?regulated interstate pipelines and storage facilities across Transmission, Power, and GulfExecutes end?to?end FERC certificate filings, including major expansions, abandonments, prior notices, blanket certificates, 2.55(b) reports, and related regulatory submissionsDrives certificate and compliance strategies that align regulatory outcomes with business objectivesAbout Houston (Williams Tower Location):Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more!Why Choose Williams?We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!Competitive compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partner benefitsEducational reimbursementNon-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteerEmployee resource groupsEmployee assistance programsTechnology to make our work more productive and collaborativeRegular employee engagement surveys and feedback processesWilliams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.