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Primary Purpose
Under the guidance of the Regulatory Case Manager II, manages the participation of Sempra Energy and its business units in various regulatory proceedings before the CPUC, CEC, FERC and CAISO.

Assigned cases may include issues such as compliance, safety, compliance and audit reviews, special programs and contracts, infrastructure project approvals and rate recovery, revenue requirements, rate design, incentive mechanisms, new services, special programs and contracts, and monitoring of key proceedings and developments that affect the Company’s performance, revenues, credibility and reputation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes corporate-wide case teams and either supports or directly manages their participation in regulatory proceedings before the CPUC, CEC, FERC and CAISO. Assigned cases may include such issues as customer service rules, special programs and contracts, annual procurement reviews, revenue recovery, electric distribution licensing, regulatory compliance and monitoring the proceedings of other utilities. For each assigned regulatory case: oversees the development of the regulatory strategy and tactics to be pursued; establishes the case plan and schedule to be followed; directs the preparation of all case materials including applications, petitions, comments, discovery responses, motions, testimony and exhibits; informs necessary personnel of case progress and major issues or problems; ensures that all work proceeds on schedule and complies with the case team’s agreed upon objectives; builds coalitions and solicits support from other utilities and interested parties; analyzes and summarizes intervening parties’ positions and pleadings; negotiates any settlement agreements or stipulations; oversees any staff or outside audits to be conducted in the case; informs affected personnel of actions called for in agency decisions or rulings; working with the analysis and tariff groups, ensures that the necessary steps are taken to implement all regulatory requirements established as a result of the case.
• Maintains ongoing relations with parties that routinely intervene in regulatory cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

**Based on qualifications, this position may be filled at a higher level**

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Economics, business, accounting, political science or related field of study, or equivalent experience. Required

Experience

• 3 years – Experience. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding of the key regulatory, legislative and competitive issues facing Sempra Energy and its business units.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the state and/or federal regulatory process.
• Strong project management and organizational skills (deadline oriented).
• Ability to quickly grasp and respond to complex regulatory and political issues.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills; able to uses persuasion and argument effectively.
• Works well with others as part of a team environment.
• Positively influences others and gains their respect, cooperation and support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.