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Job Posting End Date

04-14-2025

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Job Summary

The Regulatory Case Manager works in a team environment to support AEP’s utility company filing activities across multiple state regulatory agencies. These activities primarily consist of developing and executing rate filing strategies aimed at cost recovery and earnings realization. In particular, the Case Manager is responsible for managing the key elements required for successful case outcomes including case strategy, expert witness testimony development, minimum state filing requirements, discovery management and case litigation support. The position requires strong project and time management skills, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate and guide cross functional teams towards common goals under tight deadlines. Experience in regulated utilities is highly preferred.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and manage major rate filings with state regulatory commissions in support of AEP’s operating company investments and strategic initiatives

• Ensure filing proposals align with operating company and corporate strategies

• Coordinate and guide diverse teams to meet filing deadlines, while at times, managing multiple cases

• Develop teams and networks that extend through the company from which to draw necessary information to develop regulatory strategies

• Serve as a regulatory liaison between operating company leadership and AEP Service Corp

• Provide support and guidance to junior Regulatory staff as necessary or on specific project assignments

• Manage the overall case filing process, including:

• Support and coordinate the review of multiple company witness’ direct and rebuttal testimonies

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of filing schedules per state requirements

• Facilitate discovery process among case witnesses, support staff and legal counsel

• Lead filing team calls and meetings to achieve results and deliverables

• Recommend alternative regulatory strategies and develop analyses to address and overcome case obstacles and intervening positions, including and based on:

• Alternative cost recovery strategies

• Direct and rebuttal testimony strategies

• State commission decisions and policies, as well as peer utility regulatory proposals and outcomes as they affect the operating companies’ filing opportunities

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and policies that impact the company’s operations:

• Standard Filing Requirements

• Other state rules and administrative code

• Legislation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance. Legal degrees and related credentials will also be considered.

Work Experience requirement:

Regulatory Case Manager Grade 9:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with emphasis on one or more of the following - utility accounting and applications, rates, tariff development and application, commercial operations, management, and/or other pertinent experience.

• Electric utility experience is preferred.

Regulatory Case Manager Grade 10:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with emphasis on one or more of the following - utility accounting and applications, rates, tariff development and application, commercial operations, management, and/or other pertinent experience.

• Electric utility experience is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel, including overnight, to support regulatory case activity and ongoing training.

• Physical demand level is Sedentary

This role can be considered at either a Grade 9 or Grade 10 based on experience and skill set.

Regulatory Case Manager - Grade 9:

$112,869 - $146,730

Regulatory Case Manager - Grade 10:

$132,562 - $172,333

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

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