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Regulatory Compliance Specialist I

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 5/27/2025

Business Unit ALLETE, Inc.

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Are you passionate about regulatory compliance and eager to make an impact in the dynamic energy industry? Minnesota Power is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Specialist I to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the Company’s compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements while contributing to the development and implementation of regulatory processes and filings. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career in compliance and energy policy within a collaborative and innovative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Regulatory Expertise: Maintain a broad and up-to-date knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, focusing on state and federal regulatory agencies’ policies and standards.

+ Regulatory Filings: Facilitate internal coordination among cross-functional teams to provide documentation required for regulatory compliance filings in the electric utility sector. Lead the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

+ Process Development: Assist in the development and implementation of regulatory compliance processes and procedures in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

+ Discovery Management: Facilitate and maintain regulatory discovery processes for strategic dockets, including general rate cases and integrated resource plans.

+ Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, advocacy groups, and other utilities.

+ Policy Monitoring: Track and analyze regulatory changes and policies to assess their impact on the Company and identify priority compliance issues.

+ Communication: Communicate regulatory compliance requirements and Company positions effectively to internal and external audiences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

+ Bachelor’s degree is required.

+ Preferred majors include business administration, public administration, political science, law, accounting, finance, or energy policy.

+ Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

+ No experience required.

+ One year of professional experience in government, nonprofit, or corporate settings, or a similar level of experience working with regulations, policies, and compliance is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.

+ Possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license is preferred.

+ Ability to develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the energy industry, power system and related federal and state policy and regulatory compliance issues.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving.

+ Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to process large amounts of information and conduct effective research.

+ Self-driven with a demonstrated initiative and results-oriented mindset.

+ This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:

+ The expected annual compensation range for this position is $52,000 – $64,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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