Discovery & Tracking Manager (Portland, OR / Salt Lake City, UT) #112415 - Military veterans preferred

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

The Discovery & Tracking Mgr is responsible for functionally managing the company’s regulatory discovery process which requires that all regulatory data responses be on time, responsive, accurate, and fully reviewed. Assigns data request questions to the appropriate responders, track and manage the entire data request process, facilitate and participate in the regulatory review of responses, and is accountable for the on-time shipment of all data response packages. The discovery and tracking manager reviews for clarity, completeness and appropriateness within the context of the overall case. This position functionally manages the regulation operations group responsible for state commission filings across all state jurisdictions served by PacifiCorp.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
• Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Manage the daily assignments of data requests, due dates, resolve discovery issues and provide guidance to business unit coordinators and responders in responding to data requests.
• Responsible for the review and coordinate staff review of data responses for accuracy, consistency, and support of company positions.
• Coordinate with necessary approvers/reviewers within the business units, legal counsel, and regulation management to ensure all responses are reviewed, approved, formatted and ready to ship on time.
• Represent the regulation department in support of the company's regulatory objectives and initiatives.
• As applicable, may oversee and support the Rocky Mountain Power regulatory compliance plan.
• Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business, economics, engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years related regulatory experience.
• A minimum of three years’ demonstrated leadership/supervisory or functional management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds, to influence actions and negotiate outcomes; ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; ability to manage and motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to review draft responses.
• Competency in working within a rapid turn-around operation while maintaining strong attention to detail and assuring consistency in the company’s data responses.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to establish trust, maintain confidence and understand social behavior and interactions. Ability to work effectively with internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, meet project deadlines and work outside of normal business hours as needed to accomplish objectives.
• Understanding of utility commission rules and regulations and applicable state and local laws.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112415
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND/ Salt Lake City
Department: Regulation
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $100,700 - $118,400
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.