Title: Dir Federal Regulatory Affairs 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The Dir Federal Regulatory Affairs is responsible for directing departmental and company activities at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including the coordinated development of regulatory policy and compliance plans in support of corporate objectives, and general federal regulatory issues management.  Manage various FERC activities, including communication of FERC rulemakings, orders, etc. that affect the Company  and lead the response to these initiatives. Manage the preparation of analyses in support of the companies’ federal regulatory activities, including periodic market-power analyses and FERC audits, rate cases and annual updates.  Participate in formulating regulatory positions and policies, coordinating FERC issues and assisting in performing technical and compliance reviews of company filings.  Serve as a primary contact for Energy Supply, Electric Delivery, Wholesale Marketing & Fuels, Federal Affairs, Legal Services, Purchasing, Treasury, and Finance with regards to FERC initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct coordinated, effective and practical development of the compliance programs for the various FERC and other applicable federal agencies’ rules and standards. 
2. Lead the corporation’s response to various FERC initiatives.  Direct the preparation, development, and submittal of responses for Tampa Electric.
3. Manage FERC rate cases, audits, annual true-up processes, and market-power screen analyses for periodic FERC market-based rate reauthorizations, etc. for Tampa Electric to achieve desired results.
4. Direct and assume a proactive leadership role in the development of strategic policy direction and focused advocacy for the corporation’s federal regulatory and transmission activities.
5. Effectively participate in activities regarding state and federal legislative initiatives.
6. Respond strategically to federal regulatory issues that arise.  Includes involving the appropriate departments, communicating effects of proposed rules to applicable areas of the company, and providing updates to company officers and departments on current federal regulatory issues.
7. Maintain current knowledge and participate supportively in the company’s activities regarding FERC compliance and Florida market development.
8. Provide regulatory strategy and policy analysis for FERC issues.  This includes taking a leadership role in emerging industry issues.
9. Consistent with the FERC program, provide oversight to ensure development of effective compliance plans through Education and Training and Auditing and Monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education 

Required:           Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Economics or other related business major from an accredited college/university.

Preferred:          MBA or other graduate degree from an accredited college/university.

Experience

Required:           10 years of direct work experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance,  and/or regulatory processes.

Supervisory Experience

Required:           4 years of leadership managing a team, critical negotiations, and/or high impact/key initiatives. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:           Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other PC-based software.

OUR COMPETENCIES

• Puts Safety First – Protect people and the environment every day
• Be Curious & Adapt – Welcome change and keep learning
• Create Value for Customers – Build relationships and deliver quality work
• Be Accountable & Respectful – Do what’s right and follow through
• Foster Strong Teams – Build trust through teamwork and help people grow

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.