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Regulatory Strategy Project Manager
Non-Union Position
Regulatory Affairs; Portland,Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid scheduleavailablefor Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5524
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve.Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
NOTE:
Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific inoffice days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.
Join the Regulatory Affairs & Resource Planning (R&R) team as a Regulatory Strategy PM, where you will own regulatory strategy and delivery for high-impact initiatives-including rate cases and major filings-that shape the future of NW Natural Holdings. This role is designed for a candidate with strong regulatory experience who can serve as a strategic partner and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously for NW Natural Gas Company, NW Natural Water, and Si Energy.
Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Resource Planning, you will lead complex, cross-functional regulatory efforts end to end-setting direction, translating strategy into executable workstreams, and using strong project management skills and work product to keep people, decisions, and deliverables on track. You will collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts and external advisors to proactively solve problems, coordinate inputs such as testimony/exhibits/discovery, and deliver clear, decision-ready recommendations to senior leadership.
- Set and drive regulatory strategy for rate cases, filings, and related regulatory initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise objectives
- Develop a cohesive regulatory narrative and decision-ready recommendations by synthesizing complex inputs from across the organization
- Align priorities, resourcing, and dependencies across NWN Gas, Water, and SI to deliver coordinated regulatory outcomes
- Establish governance, decision paths, and stakeholder alignment-partnering with senior leaders to surface risks, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward
- Use strong project management tools (scope, schedule, milestones, and accountability) to coordinate substantive inputs for testimony, exhibits, discovery, and filing packages
- Improve how we plan and execute regulatory work by building repeatable playbooks, templates, and lessons learned across the footprint
- Demonstrated success leading regulatory initiatives (e.g., rate cases, major filings, or adjudicatory proceedings)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Public Policy or related field (MBA, JD, or advanced degree preferred)
- 6 years project management experience (formal certification such as PMI is preferred but not required)
- Commission-facing experience, including developing or coordinating filings and written materials (testimony, exhibits, discovery responses, or compliance deliverables)
- Exceptional analytical and writing skills, including the ability to craft clear, defensible positions and synthesize complex inputs into an integrated regulatory narrative
- Executive-ready communication and the ability to influence across multiple business units, disciplines, and viewpoints
What we offer:
Health & Wellness -
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $110,250.00-$157,100.00per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Grade 22,12.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% - 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process:To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline:5/5/26
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural's Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any federal, state or locally protected class.
We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. Pre-employment drug tests are part of the hiring process and apply to all positions.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
Salary : $110,250 - $157,100