Legislative and Regulatory Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onVÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
About Xcel Energy
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 you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
About the Role
The Legislative & Regulatory Policy Manager is responsible for helping manage Xcel Energy's relationship with the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and the Public Utilities Commission. This role exists to proactively identify issues of significance to Xcel Energy and the customers and communities served in the state, initiating successful efforts that benefit the Company, its customers, and communities.
In this position, you will protect the company's and customers' interests before the legislature and help manage and resolve regulatory matters before the Public Utilities/Service Commissions. Success in this role requires gaining the cooperation of a range of other employees to utilize their expertise in the completion of these tasks. You will serve as a primary advocate for the Company before legislatures, public utilities/service commissions, and other regulatory forums, representing Company positions and advancing outcomes that benefit customers, communities, and the Company.
Hiring Process
Deadline to Apply: 05/29/26
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Culture & Commitment
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Work location
Work model: On-site
VÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead development, coordination, and execution of complex regulatory matters including filings and case strategy
- check_circleServe as primary advocate for the Company before legislatures and public utilities commissions
- check_circleMonitor and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities
- check_circleDevelop and lead regulatory and public policy positions in partnership with internal subject matter experts
- check_circleBuild and maintain strong relationships with regulators, legislators, and key stakeholders
- check_circleManage staff, budgets, lobbying activities, and required compliance filings
- check_circleDevelop executive level messaging and briefings for government and regulatory forums
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in communications/public affairs, business, engineering, and/or policy
- verified8-10 years of public/media relations and policy experience
- verifiedTechnical knowledge of utility industry
- verifiedUnderstanding of utility finance and business acumen
- verifiedStrong writing skills
- verifiedMS Office proficiency
- verifiedCompletion of an accredited MBA or JD program preferred
Nice to Have
Completion of an accredited MBA or JD program.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAnnual Incentive Programcheck_circleMedical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circleDependent Care Reimbursement AccountHealth Care Reimbursement Account
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: MS Office, Utility Finance, Utility Industry.
Education: Bachelor's degree in communications/public affairs, business, engineering, and/or policy required; Completion of an accredited MBA program preferred; Completion of an accredited JD program preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy
What does a Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy do?expand_more
In this Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy role, you will lead development, coordination, and execution of complex regulatory matters including filings and case strategy; serve as primary advocate for the company before legislatures and public utilities commissions; monitor and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities; and develop and lead regulatory and public policy positions in partnership with internal subject matter experts.
What are the requirements for this Legislative and Regulatory Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in communications/public affairs, business, engineering, and/or policy; 8-10 years of public/media relations and policy experience; Technical knowledge of utility industry; Understanding of utility finance and business acumen; Strong writing skills; and MS Office proficiency.
Where is the Legislative and Regulatory Manager role at Xcel Energy located?expand_more
Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy is based in VÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Xcel Energy has listed this Legislative and Regulatory Manager role as on-site.
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Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy typically requires 8–10 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy include MS Office; Utility Finance; and Utility Industry.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in communications/public affairs, business, engineering, and/or policy required; Completion of an accredited MBA program preferred; and Completion of an accredited JD program preferred.
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Legislative and Regulatory Manager at Xcel Energy is part of the energy, oil & gas job category on Recrutus.