FERC Regulatory Analyst I, II, III, or Senior

Senior FERC Regulatory Analyst

Responsible for administering FERC regulatory processes important to Tri-State. This includes working with subject matter experts in preparing testimony of position statements, coordinating FERC audits, and prepping and responding to FERC data requests. This position will work collaboratively with internal and external counsel, consultants, and business unit staff on project assignments. It will provide regulatory assistance and services in preparing corporate documents. Additional responsibilities will include performing general oversight and submittal of FERC required monthly, quarterly and yearly regulatory reporting requirements. Responsibilities will include providing technical support, oversight and guidance to the business, to ensure it aligns with the company's position. Will represent Tri State at FERC and other regulatory proceedings along with various industry utility organizations, committees and joint projects. Will stay abreast of current and pending federal regulatory requirements and advise the Senior Vice President General Counsel, Senior Manager Deputy General Counsel and Senior Manager Regulatory Administration of federal regulatory issues that may have an effect on Tri?State's interests, or overall corporate activities.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contribute to internal process in response to changes in federal regulatory requirements.
• Independently perform general oversight of regulatory activities, including review of monthly, quarterly, and yearly FERC filings, and reporting.
• Staying informed of FERC regulations that may impact Tri-State's policies, practices, and procedures.
• Stay informed of Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming regulations that may impact Tri-State's policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conduct analysis and regulatory support to meet FERC requirements.
• Develop effective written communications on various FERC topics including presentations, procedures, policies and reference materials.
• Interact with leadership throughout the organization to understand and address FERC regulatory issues.
• Ability to support data request responses for FERC matters.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather and review data for FERC certificate filings, and reports.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external counsel, consultants, and business unit staff on project assignments.
• Prepare compliance filings, tariff amendments, contracts, service agreements, testimony, briefs, arguments, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Provide support for transmission regulatory filings at FERC, through analysis and testimony.
• Identify regulatory or external customer/stakeholder issues, particularly with respect to FERC, and proactively develop positions in order to meet the company's objective.
• Provide regulatory assistance and services to the various functional areas of Tri-State, in matters pertaining to general business and utility activities.
• Conduct Internal FERC compliance Audits
• Represent Tri?State in FERC and other regulatory proceedings and at various meetings of utility organizations, of committees and of joint projects.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) standards and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
• Safety: Maintain safety awareness and comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to supervisor, coworkers, and the Safety functional area and correct or assist in resolving safety concerns and issues. Must understand and comply with the Clearance Procedure as applicable.
• Culture: Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Finance, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Legal or related field or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to effectively convey complex technical or legal concepts in understandable terms both in writing and verbally.
• Ability and willingness to complete projects and routine tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a team and develop, facilitate, and implement broad based initiatives.
• Ability to make FERC compliance filings independently.
• Knowledge and ability in preparing tariff amendments, contracts, service agreements, testimony, briefs, arguments, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Knowledge of applicable FERC Regulatory Requirements affecting the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations.
• Knowledge of FERC processes and requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subject matter experts, team members, and managers.
• Must be able to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Needs proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of electric utility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FERC Forms and deadlines.
• Experience making FERC filings.
• Experience with FERC Audits

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines. As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.