What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Analyst / Analyst, Senior position at Arizona Public Service - APS?
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Summary
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Analyst / Analyst, Senior
At APS, this is not a back-office compliance role, this is a high-impact position at the front line of how we engage with regulators, protect our business, and shape outcomes that affect millions of customers across Arizona.
We are looking for a highly skilled regulatory professional who can operate with confidence in a complex, highly visible environment, someone who doesn’t wait for direction, but instead steps in, assesses, challenges, and drives solutions forward. This role requires a rare combination of regulatory expertise, critical thinking, business acumen, and communication strength.
You’ll have a direct hand in influencing regulatory outcomes, strengthening compliance strategy, and improving how APS shows up with agencies like FERC and state commissions.
What Your Day Would Be Like
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Analyst
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
Summary
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Analyst / Analyst, Senior
At APS, this is not a back-office compliance role, this is a high-impact position at the front line of how we engage with regulators, protect our business, and shape outcomes that affect millions of customers across Arizona.
We are looking for a highly skilled regulatory professional who can operate with confidence in a complex, highly visible environment, someone who doesn’t wait for direction, but instead steps in, assesses, challenges, and drives solutions forward. This role requires a rare combination of regulatory expertise, critical thinking, business acumen, and communication strength.
You’ll have a direct hand in influencing regulatory outcomes, strengthening compliance strategy, and improving how APS shows up with agencies like FERC and state commissions.
What Your Day Would Be Like
- Own and drive regulatory compliance efforts across federal and state requirements, including FERC filings and high-visibility regulatory submissions
- Step into complex complaint cases and regulatory inquiries, analyze root causes, and proactively implement process improvements that reduce risk and elevate performance
- Operate as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, bringing clarity, challenging assumptions, and guiding decisions that align with regulatory expectations
- Develop and deliver clear, compelling written materials (responses, reports, testimony) that stand up to regulatory scrutiny
- Represent APS with confidence and credibility in interactions with regulators and cross-functional partners
- Navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and move work forward independently, while knowing when to ask the right, strategic questions to avoid risk and drive better outcomes
- Proven experience working with federal and/or state regulatory bodies, ideally within a utility or highly regulated industry
- Direct experience supporting or managing FERC filings or equivalent regulatory reporting
- A true self-starter—someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and drives results without waiting to be told what to do
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability, with the confidence to challenge and the judgment to know when to escalate
- Strong process improvement mindset—you don’t just manage issues, you fix what’s causing them
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, simplify complexity, and represent the organization effectively
Regulatory Strategy & Compliance Analyst
- Bachelor's Degree
- PLUS two (2) years' related regulatory compliance experience.
- In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years is required.
- General knowledge of electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues and related compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree
- PLUS five (5) years' related regulatory compliance experience; utility-based experience preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling nine (9) years is required.
- Advanced knowledge of federal and regional electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues and related compliance requirements.
- Conducts compliance reviews related to the operational and technical requirements of regulatory commissions/ authorities.
- Submits company filings to various state and local regulatory agencies.
- Tracks complaint cases and ensures timely resolution.
- Researches information and compiles data for presentation to regulatory bodies.
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.