Job No: 500057
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Government Affairs/Regulatory, Hybrid
LCRA is in search of a Director of Regulatory Affairs to join our team. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to develop our regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with the regulations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). We are looking for an integral member of a team that is passionate about excellence, innovation, and enhancing the lives of the Texans! If you enjoy using your specialized depth or breadth of electric utility expertise to propose innovative solutions to solve complex problems, this job is for you!
We are an organization that values employees with a mission to help. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, LCRA is a billion-dollar public enterprise that exists to improve the quality of life of the people of Texas through water stewardship, energy and community service, and we’ve been doing it since 1934.
Our current approach to the work environment focuses on the balance between teamwork and flexibility, which means we are currently in a hybrid schedule: two days in office at a minimum with the option to work three days remotely (locally).
You will be trusted to:
– Manage regulatory affairs activities for LCRA and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation (TSC) including regulatory proceedings and activities at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
– Secure appropriate rate recovery for LCRA’s regulated businesses, certify new transmission projects, and support advocacy of policy positions that assist LCRA and LCRA TSC in doing business.
– Assist in developing appropriate policy positions for rulemakings that affect transmission and water cost of service rates, as well as restructured electric market design and related activities at the PUC.
– Ensure compliance with PUC regulations that govern utilities.
You qualify with:
– Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology/security, project management, law, or other relevant experience including three or more years of management experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
– Driver’s license
You are a great fit with:
– Knowledge of regulation for electric, water and telecommunications industries
– Knowledge of the utility industry and wholesale electric market operations
– Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FERC and NARUC accounting
– Knowledge of financial, economic, quantitative and statistical analysis methods
– Knowledge of project management methods and concepts, budgeting, and cost management.
– Skill in conducting research, assessing impact of regulations on business and establishing and implementing strategy and solving complex problems.
You gain:
– Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
– Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
– 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
– Life and disability insurance
– Wellness program including wellness incentive
– Extensive learning & development programs
And more – all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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