Senior Regulatory Specialist

Xcel Energy

. Determine appropriate policy direction and develop recommendations for physical security regulatory compliance with Federal, State and local jurisdictions.

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeLubbock • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,566 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in physical security regulatory compliance, policy development, and project management within the electric, gas, and hydroelectric energy sectors. Proven ability to interact with regulators and stakeholders while ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and local mandates.

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Physical Security Regulatory ComplianceRegulatory Project ManagementCertified Protection Professional (CPP)Federal Government Security ClearanceExcellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceInternal AssessmentsField Inventory ManagementSecurity InvestigationsAudit ManagementData Request CoordinationCompliance Gap AnalysisSite InspectionsRegulatory Filings

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationStakeholder EngagementFlexibilityProblem SolvingAdvocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Industrial SecurityUtility OperationsElectric Energy SectorGas Energy SectorHydroelectric Energy SectorRegulatory ProceedingsGovernment MandatesCompliance TrainingPhysical Security PoliciesSecurity Control Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine appropriate policy direction and develop recommendations for physical security regulatory compliance with Federal, State and local jurisdictions.
Consult with regulatory and subject matter experts to establish policies, procedures, and programs for mandatory regulatory compliance.
Prepare and deliver supporting testimony in Federal, State and local regulatory proceedings and administrative rulemaking.
Coordinate physical security regulatory compliance activities in assigned jurisdictions.
Develop and coordinate physical security regulatory programs, policies, and procedures based on government mandates.
Coordinate regulatory filings and associated data requests for multiple jurisdictions concurrently.
Identify impacts of regulatory initiatives on company facilities from state-specific to national perspectives.
Conduct internal assessments, including training, spot checks, and reviews, to ensure compliance.
Facilitate projects to address identified compliance gaps.
Interact with regulators, stakeholders, and internal customers to pursue results aligned with company policies and physical security mandates.
Advocate company positions with regulators and stakeholders in regulatory proceedings, rulemaking, hearings, councils, and industry organizations.
Monitor regulatory rulemaking activities and provide written and oral comments and testimony.
Perform field inventory of physical security technology and assets.
Assist in physical security investigations.
Liaise with internal regulatory departments.
Manage audits with internal departments and provide findings to Enterprise Security management.
Maintain physical security control documentation and track physical security projects at assets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a four year academic degree, preferably in Security Management, Criminal Justice or Business Administration or a combination of other relevant security education.
Minimum of 10 years of industrial security experience in a corporate environment, with extensive knowledge of the electric, gas, and/or hydroelectric energy sectors.
Equivalent experience in utility operations and physical security regulatory compliance will also be considered.
8 years regulatory project management and experience developing and managing security requirements to meet Federal, State and Local government mandates.
Professional certification - CPP (Certified Protection Professional) preferred.
Must be able to qualify for and obtain a Federal Government security clearance.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet situational demands.
Frequent travel and must be able to travel with little advanced warning.
This position is subject to 24-hour on call status and response.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to personally conduct site inspections at a variety of facilities, including climbing ladders, lifting floor tiles, getting down on hands and knees, and walking on uneven surfaces or terrain.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave