Regulatory Case Manager – Utility

American Electric Power

Regulatory Project Manager leading cross-functional teams for major regulatory filings at AEP. Ensuring compliance and supporting strategic goals in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,255 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and project-manage cross-functional teams to deliver major regulatory filings with state commissions, supporting AEP’s strategic goals and investments.
Align filing proposals with operating company and corporate strategies.
Coordinate diverse teams to meet deadlines, often while managing multiple filings at once.
Build and leverage internal networks to gather insights and shape regulatory strategies.
Act as a key liaison between operating company leadership and AEP Service Corp.
Mentor and support junior Case Management staff on projects and development opportunities.
Oversee the end-to-end case filing process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.
Coordinate the review of direct and rebuttal testimony across multiple witnesses.
Ensure filing schedules meet all state regulatory requirements.
Facilitate the discovery process among witnesses, support staff, and legal counsel.
Lead team meetings and calls to drive progress and accountability.
Develop and recommend regulatory strategies to navigate challenges and strengthen case outcomes.
Evaluate alternative cost recovery approaches.
Shape testimony strategies in response to intervenor positions.
Monitor and incorporate state commission decisions, policies, and peer utility filings.
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory policies, and legislative developments that impact AEP’s operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor' degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or Finance.
Minimum of 6 years of experience with emphasis on one or more of the following - utility accounting and applications, rates, tariff development and application, commercial operations, management, and/or other pertinent experience.
Electric utility experience is preferred.
Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, deadline-driven workstreams.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and leadership levels.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet tools for data analysis and tracking.
Familiarity with regulatory processes and terminology in utility or other regulated industries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary
Annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

utility accountingratestariff developmentcommercial operationsdata analysisproject managementregulatory strategiescase filing processcost recovery approachestestimony strategies

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationattention to detailplanningcoordinationexecutionmentoringleadershipnetworkingaccountability