Job Description

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to Parnall located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior Regulatory Consultant provides strategic leadership and ownership of regulatory initiatives supporting Customer Experience and Operations or Electric Supply Regulatory Strategy. Key responsibilities include managing regulatory filings and proceedings related to Energy Waste Reduction, Demand Response, Voluntary Green Pricing, Renewable Natural Gas, Renewable Energy Plans, Renewable Cost Reconciliation, Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) Plans and Reconciliations, depreciation, and general rate cases. The role also leads stakeholder engagement efforts and conducts regulatory landscape analyses to ensure optimal cost recovery and regulatory alignment in support of the Company’s Retail Strategy objectives.

This position is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and execution of all Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulatory filings associated with the Customer Experience Organization’s Retail Roadmap. Responsibilities include developing regulatory strategies; preparing and sponsoring testimony, exhibits, and discovery responses in MPSC proceedings; representing the Customer Experience organization and the Company in internal and external working groups; and providing expert regulatory analysis, industry benchmarking, and policy assessments. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by identifying emerging regulatory risks and opportunities and recommending actions that support the Company’s strategic and operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory filings with internal and external business partners.
• Analyze the strategic, operational, and financial impacts of business proposals and external regulatory or legislative initiatives.
• Lead regulatory initiatives by developing and sponsoring testimony in MPSC proceedings, while collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure operational alignment with approved regulatory positions.
• Provide monthly and annual regulatory reporting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research regulatory frameworks to inform management of potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop stakeholder analyses and engagement strategies with key stakeholders and intervenors to support optimal recovery outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work across multiple areas of the electric utility industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Broad understanding of retail and wholesale rate-making principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes, testimonial requirements, and procedures for state commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver effective presentations.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Accounting, Fiance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with four (4) or more years of experience in a regulatory role
• [OR] Associate degree with six (6) or more years of relevant experience
• [OR] High school diploma or GED with eight (8) or more years of relevant experience

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.