Strategic Large Customers Manager, Policy

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Strategic Large Customers - Manager Policy

Position Summary

Determine the appropriate policy direction alternatives and develop recommendations for the companys regulatory and legislative strategy on strategic large customers and data centers. Support Companys growth strategy in serving strategic large customers. Work directly with senior management to develop regulatory and legislative policies and strategies that support the companys strategic goals and objectives. Consult with legislative regulatory and subject matter experts throughout the company and industry to establish progressive and consistent policies/strategies. Develop external messaging in collaboration with communications and media affairs teams. Prepare and deliver supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings administrative rulemaking and legislative hearings as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify impacts of regulatory and legislative initiatives (economic environmental structural etc) on company positions from state-specific and national perspectives. Make decisions on regulatory and legislative actions to be taken in assigned jurisdictions. Develop alternatives to the point where they are taken to senior management for final decision-making.
• Communicate (written and oral) regularly with senior management and internal customers to ensure awareness of current regulatory and legislative issues that impact the company as related to strategic large customers. Work directly with senior management throughout the company to develop and promote regulatory and legislative policy positions. Collaborate with regulatory compliance activities with business units for assigned jurisdictions.
• Continuously interact with regulators stakeholders and internal customers to identify and proactively pursue results that reflect the companys regulatory and legislative policies and strategies regarding matters such as industry structure affiliate/code of conduct issues reliability standards renewable generation and energy efficiency mandates and other policies and initiatives that affect the companys operations and financial health.
• Advocate the companys positions with regulators and stakeholders in a variety of forums (e.g. regulatory proceedings administrative rulemakings legislative hearings etc.). Advocate policies in assigned jurisdictions that are consistent with company policies in other jurisdictions. Maintain oversight of regulatory rulemaking activities in assigned jurisdictions and direct preparation of written and oral comments. Prepare and deliver supporting testimony as required.
• Direct preparation of written comments testimony and briefing materials on regulatory and legislative policy matters.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in business economics engineering natural sciences or related discipline.
• Five to seven years or equivalent experience in regulatory or policy field.
• Specific experience in dealing with regulatory agencies required.
• Occasional overnight travel and extensive overtime required.
• Must be able to use PC software such as Word and Excel. Fluency in artificial intelligence tools helpful.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112200.00 to $159400.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental Leave

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Deadline to Apply: 09/06/26

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