Job Posting Details
Embark on a transformative journey toward advancing Alliant Energy’s sustainable energy initiatives in Iowa and Wisconsin! As a Senior Regulatory Relations and Policy Consultant you will develop, coordinate, and lead complex regulatory policy and pricing analyses in support of regulatory filings before state and federal regulators including cost allocation, tariff design, and pricing in support of innovative customer solutions. This position also leads and supports complex business and regulatory initiatives and represents the company with customers and in public and regulatory forums.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the greener, more sustainable future we envision through effective federal regulatory compliance management. Join us on this impactful journey as we work towards a more environmentally conscious and compliant energy landscape.

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Des Moines, IA or Madison, WI office. Candidates must reside in Iowa or Wisconsin.

Relocation assistance is available!

What you will do
-Leads and conducts complex quantitative studies to support the development of innovative products and customer pricing solutions, including cost of service studies, rate design, bill impact studies, and related requirements for regulatory filings.
-Conducts market pricing analysis and individual customer contract rates and recommends tariff changes; prepares required tariff filings, applications, and related materials.
-Independently prepares and delivers rate and regulatory policy communications materials for internal and external audiences.
-Supports regulatory affairs, customer service and operational and engineering staff in interpreting tariff-related functions such as billing units and extensions and analyzes and collects information.
-Provides expert testimony on pricing and regulatory policy including written and oral testimony, exhibits and other written materials.
-Leads cross-functional teams on moderately complex projects related to regulatory strategy, pricing, policy, or strategic planning analysis.
-Performs benefit/cost analyses and risk management for assigned initiatives.
-Maintains a high level of understanding and knowledge of regulatory pricing and policies including emerging issues in all applicable jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
-Represents Alliant Energy with customers and other public forums on a wide variety of regulatory pricing issues.
-Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree Economics, business administration, public policy, engineering or related field is preferred.
-Master’s or Advanced Degree is preferred.

Required Experience
-5 years’ experience in pricing, regulatory affairs, energy industry, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Knowledge of energy industry pricing strategies, theories, and applications.
-Ability to draft tariff filings.
-Ability to develop short- and long-term regulatory policy and strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
-Demonstrated facilitation skills, which include facilitation of issue across business units, facilitation of issues within a single business and facilitation of meetings.
-Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, written communication skills, and effective in working within cross-functional teams.
-Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
-Knowledge of energy industry regulations and business practices.
-Demonstrated financial skills such as, accounting, and utility economics.
-Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
-Ability to interpret federal and state energy regulations.
-Proven ability to achieve results with a minimum amount of direction.
-Ability to think critically, overcome conventional thinking, and develop innovative solutions.

Key Skills
Customer Needs • Data Analysis • Data Management • Data Visualization • Financial Modeling • Rate Design and Forecasting • Regulatory Compliance • Scenario Planning • Stakeholder Management • Technical Reports

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you.