Regulatory Policy Specialist

About the Role

The role works directly with senior management to develop regulatory case filings and strategies that support Xcel Energy’s strategic goals. It involves consulting subject‑matter experts across the company and communicating effectively with regulatory case management teams to ensure alignment. The position also prepares testimony for regulatory proceedings, rulemaking, and legislative hearings, and coordinates compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions. The incumbent is responsible for developing, compiling, and editing complex regulatory filings, providing clear written explanations of intricate issues, and ensuring documents are concise, well‑organized, and follow standardized style conventions. They advocate the company’s positions with regulators and stakeholders in various forums, and support multiple projects while delivering high‑quality work. Regular written and oral communication with senior management and internal customers ensures awareness of filing status and related issues. The role also involves drafting discovery responses, creating key messages for external agencies, preparing presentations for internal audiences, and assisting witnesses with pre‑filed testimony. • Develop, compile, and edit regulatory case filings and strategies aligned with company goals. • Provide clear written explanations of complex regulatory issues. • Advocate company positions with regulators, legislators, and stakeholders. • Coordinate regulatory compliance activities across assigned jurisdictions. • Communicate regularly with senior management and internal customers on filing status and issues. • Support multiple projects while ensuring high‑quality, concise, well‑organized documents. • Draft discovery responses and evaluate their effectiveness. • Create key messages and presentations for external agencies and internal audiences. • Assist witnesses in preparing pre‑filed testimony.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸regulatory filings
• ▸case strategy
• ▸compliance coordination
• ▸stakeholder advocacy
• ▸document drafting
• ▸presentation prep

What You Bring

Minimum requirements include a BA/BS degree and five to seven years of regulatory experience, specifically with regulatory filings. Candidates must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and possess strong written and oral communication skills. The ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple projects is essential. • Hold a BA/BS degree. • Possess 5‑7 years of regulatory experience, including regulatory filings. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to work in time‑constrained environments and manage multiple projects.

Requirements

• ▸bs degree
• ▸regulatory experience
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸communication
• ▸project management

Benefits

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can apply your skills and talents at a company you can be proud of? A position at Xcel Energy offers a challenging workplace with opportunities to learn and grow. The anticipated base salary ranges from $112,200 to $159,400 per year, and the position is eligible for an annual incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and various reimbursement programs. Additional perks cover fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance, transportation benefits, and volunteer paid time off. • Base salary $112,200‑$159,400 per year. • Eligibility for annual incentive program. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans. • Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. • Retirement benefits including 401(k) and pension plans. • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts. • Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and volunteer PTO. • Tuition reimbursement and fitness center reimbursement. • Employee Assistance Program and transportation reimbursement.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time