Manager, Planning Compliance & Policy

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for achieving compliance with NERC, regional and other applicable planning requirements. Leads in development of corporate-wide planning policies and practices. Coordinates company efforts at the corporate-wide level with outside entities such as Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO's), states and regional and national reliability organizations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Manages planning compliance program. Achieves compliance with NERC and other applicable planning requirements. * Develops of practices, policies and procedures for planning functions and applies same. Strives for uniformity of same across operating companies but allows for necessary operating company differences. * Sets clear guidelines and expectations for area including developing and being accountable for, a yearly workplan. * Assists company regulatory and financial representatives with technical/engineering consultation. Assist or write various corporate filings with regulatory bodies, including direct testimony as needed. * Generates and/or oversees the submittal of internal and external reports and data requests on various facets of transmission system planning. * Actively participates in setting and modification of compliance and other standards or requirements related to planning. REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education. * Minimum of seven years (7) Planning or Engineering experience. * Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills. * Ability to create a team environment where employees are motivated to perform at a high level. * Ability to manage complex interpersonal situations, achieving a win-win result. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals at various levels and technical levels inside and outside the Company. * Strong interpersonal communication skills. * Ability to work under minimal supervision while appropriately keeping others informed of activities and issues or potential issues. * Ability to multi-task. * Ability to travel out of town as business needs require. * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.