Senior Director​/Director Rate Strategy and Regulatory Affairs

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

At APS, we're shaping Arizona's energy future through innovative rate strategies and regulatory leadership. These roles play a critical part in ensuring fair, forward-thinking pricing and compliance that supports our customers, communities, and business objectives. Whether at the Director or Senior Director level, you'll influence policy, guide complex analyses, and collaborate across the enterprise to deliver strategies that align with APS's mission of safety, reliability, and affordability.

• Lead rate strategy and pricing initiatives that drive short- and long-term business objectives.
• Develop and implement regulatory policies that support compliance and operational excellence.
• Direct cost-of-service studies and tariff development
  , ensuring alignment with corporate strategic plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
  , including regulatory agencies and industry groups.
• Represent APS nationally
  , contributing to forums and thought leadership on rate design and regulatory issues.
• Guide research and complex analyses to support innovative rate mechanisms and regulatory strategies.

• Strategic thinker with deep knowledge of utility rates, pricing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leader experienced in managing teams, influencing policy, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong communicator and collaborator
  , able to build relationships with regulators, industry peers, and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical expertise in cost-of-service modeling, rate case preparation, and regulatory compliance.
• Forward-looking professional passionate about shaping rate design and advancing energy policy at state and national levels.
• Adaptable and results-driven
  , with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, finance, engineering or related discipline
• And ten (10) years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Five (5) years' experience in a leadership role with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the electric utility industry and associated regulatory / legislative issues, energy marketing and trading and related compliance requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of state regulatory issues, FERC operations and federal utility regulatory requirements.

• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Must be results focused, with the ability to set challenging goals that are relevant and measurable.
• Ability to work across all functional areas of the company to establish credibility and engage others to ensure the most effective solutions are in place.
• Ability to adapt to changing and complex environments.
• Effective communication demonstrated through written communications and presentations skills.
• Strong project management and process improvement focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.