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Washington Gas · 3 days ago

WGL - Director, Regulatory Affairs

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$179K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

Washington Gas is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead their state regulatory strategy. This role involves proactive advocacy before regulatory commissions, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while managing a high-performing team.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive state regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives

Monitor and analyze regulatory trends; assess risks and opportunities to inform forward-looking strategies

Provide executive leadership with actionable insights on regulatory impacts to business operations and strategic initiatives

Serve as the Company’s lead representative in regulatory forums, technical conferences, settlement negotiations, and stakeholder engagements

Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with state commissions, regulatory staff, and external stakeholders

Advocate for the Company’s positions with federal and state regulators, industry associations, and peer utilities

Represent the Company as an expert witness and lead negotiator in regulatory proceedings

Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, testimony, and supporting documentation

Ensure compliance with all Public Utility Commission (PUC) requirements and internal regulatory protocols

Direct internal processes for data collection, validation, and analysis to support regulatory positions

Manage external legal counsel and consultants engaged in regulatory matters

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regulatory affairs team with deep subject matter expertise

Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation across Regulatory Affairs

Establish best practices and knowledge-sharing frameworks to enhance organizational capability and agility

Qualification

Regulatory strategyUtility regulation experienceExpert witness representationAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsLeadershipRelationship-buildingCross-functional collaboration

Required

10+ years of progressively responsible experience in utility regulation, energy policy, or the natural gas industry

Demonstrated success in regulatory strategy, filings, and advocacy

Experience representing an organization in regulatory proceedings and as an expert witness

Proven strategic leadership with a strong ownership mindset

Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills

Ability to manage external partnerships and cross-functional collaboration

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into business strategy

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Law, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field required

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Incentive bonus plans

Holiday pay

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company

Washington Gas

Washington Gas Light Company is a regulated natural gas utility providing safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.3 million customers throughout Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Founded in 1848

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees