Regulatory Case Manager Lead (Hybrid)

Do you want to leverage your electric industry knowledge and persuasive writing skills? LCRA is looking for a proactive Regulatory Case Manager Lead to bolster our advocacy work for our transmission and wholesale power businesses. This high-level role entails overseeing regulatory projects, contested cases, and rulemaking proceedings at the Public Utility Commission (PUC). You will draft and coordinate rulemaking comments, prepare briefing materials for internal collaborators, and assist with PUC filings. Step into this exciting role and work with diverse teams in formulating advocacy positions!

You Will Be Trusted To

• Manage PUC projects and rulemaking activities, providing support for other PUC proceedings including contested cases.
• Develop LCRA advocacy and strategy positions in conjunction with management and internal/external attorneys. Analyze the economic and strategic impact of various wholesale market build policy proposals.
• Implement a strategic plan for communicating and collaborating with internal and external collaborators. Assist the Regulatory Affairs team in preparing comprehensive summaries of PUC activities.
• Coordinate with staff in Wholesale Power, Transmission Services, Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning, and Project Management to monitor issues impacting LCRA and LCRA TSC.
• Monitor the implementation of legislation affecting the electric industry.
• Analyze the potential business impacts of wholesale electric market development initiatives.
• Act as a primary contact for key regulatory agency staff at the PUC and ERCOT. Build relationships across the electric utility industry.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable regulations, rules, and procedures. Perform work by traveling independently or with a small team to various LCRA and external locations as necessary.
  
  

You Qualify With

• Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology/security, project management or law or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, science, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license
  
  

You Are a Great Fit With

• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory affairs and planning.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ERCOT wholesale market issues and transmission system operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach.
  
  

You Gain

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs
  
  

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.