Deputy Director, Office of Energy Market Regulation

Deputy Director, Office Of Energy Market Regulation

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Deputy Director, Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR). Under overall guidance of the Director, the Deputy:

Ensures all programmatic responsibilities of the Office of Energy Market Regulation are accomplished in an effective manner. Works as a team with other Office Directors and their respective staffs to support the Commission's mission and fulfill substantive and managerial responsibilities. Develops market, rate, and tariff policies; OEMR mission and vision statements, goals, and strategic plans; and supports the development of the Commission's strategic and performance plans.

Additional responsibilities:

• Implements initiatives promoting and enhancing competitive markets and conducts examination and interpretation of elements critical to maintaining competitive markets, including market power, market rules, market structure, and market behavior.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures for more timely review of matters, including tariff and rate filings, relevant aspects of certificate applications, requests for rehearing and complaints; pre-filing involvement by staff; appropriate use of the delegation of authority; and collaboration and coordination with other relevant Commission offices.
• Develops program performance systems, measures, and assessments.
• Establishes effective collaborative teams and promotes teaming among diverse professional disciplines, including engineers, economists, accountants, attorneys, and energy industry analysts, at the Commission to promote and enhance competitive markets and fulfill the Commission's statutory duties under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, and the Interstate Commerce Act.