Senior Director-Rates & Regulatory Affairs

Primary Purpose:

Managing the Company’s regulatory strategy as it relates to rates, cost of service analysis, and the development of competitive regulatory services.

**This position is open to remote work considerations in the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Considerable experience in FERC and state regulatory matters, ability to represent company as rate witness in FERC and/or state proceedings.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of statements and schedules related to FERC and/or state proceedings.
• Supervise a team of regulatory analysts and managers responsible for preparing and submitting regulatory filings, cost of service and rate analyses, and pricing for projects or acquisitions.
• Experienced leader of teams that has excellent communication skills and professional manner before regulators and customers.
• Coordination of external rate case consultants on ad hoc rate case and regulatory studies.
• Review of FERC Form 2/3Q/6 accounting and reporting for consistency and compliance with regulations.
• Reading and reporting on rate and tariff filings of other pipeline companies to identify need for changes in pipeline rates, tariff or compliance practices, and development of competitive regulated services.
• Consult with Accounting employees on matters related to FERC accounting, including the use of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
• Communication and coordination with a wide variety of people in commercial, engineering, legal, and operations.
• Assist colleagues within Regulatory Affairs on special projects or analyses.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified, defined, or assigned.

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance/Mathematics.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Director: 5-10 years direct work experience and a minimum of 5 years of regulatory experience at the manager level.
• Senior Director: 10-15 years direct work experience and 5-10 years of regulatory experience at the manager/director level.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve simple to complex regulatory and compliance-related issues and to create new and competitive regulatory services.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must consistently display and utilize well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and maintain confidentiality when appropriate. 
• Ability to identify, understand, and meet/exceed expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Ability to perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work and lead a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work within a team and function as back-up to other employees’ responsibilities within the Regulatory department.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours and occasional overtime.
• Occasional but infrequent travel may be required, including overnight and/or weekend travel.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. 
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises a team of regulatory analysts and managers that is responsible for the coordination of rate and regulatory filings.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Graduate degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance/Mathematics preferred.
• Experience within a regulatory agency, regulated utility, or regulated pipeline.
• Wholesale energy industry experience (natural gas, oil, products, or power).
• Knowledge of oil pipelines.
• Knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
• Experience with mainframe financial/accounting systems helpful.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position will be $175,000-$250,000/yr.

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.
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