VP Nuclear Development Government Affairs

Job Posting End Date 03-15-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Vice President Nuclear Development Government Affairs is a senior leadership role within AEPu2019s Nuclear Development organization, which is responsible for shaping and advancing the companyu2019s legislative and regulatory strategy for new nuclear generation long term growth. This role provides the strategic legislative and regulatory vision, leadership, and execution needed to support the development and deployment of new nuclear generation, including next generation nuclear technologies, and ensures alignment across AEPu2019s regulated jurisdictions. The Vice President will lead the development of legislative and regulatory strategy for Nuclear Development, translating the organizationu2019s project delivery model, technical planning, and customer needs into actionable legislative and regulatory pathways. The Vice President will be responsible for the execution of legislative and regulatory strategy to support business objectives while fostering AEPu2019s core principle of regulatory and legislative integrity. The role requires deep understanding of utility regulation, exceptional strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate regulatory challenges and opportunities that influence nuclear development timelines, cost recovery, and stakeholder support. Job Description Key Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy & Execution u2022 Develop and lead AEPu2019s regulatory strategy for nuclear development across all regulated jurisdictions. u2022 Translate the nuclear project delivery model into clear, actionable regulatory plans, filings, and engagement strategies needed to secure regulatory approvals. u2022 Collaborate with AEP operating companies to ensure alignment between nuclear development activities and jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, expectations, and precedents. u2022 Anticipate regulatory risks and opportunities and advise senior leadership on mitigation options. u2022 Collaborate with AEP operating companies and other organizations to develop cost recovery strategies that reflect customer needs, system benefits, and long term value creation. u2003 Legislative Strategy & Advocacy u2022 Develop and lead the legislative affairs strategy for Nuclear Development at both the state and federal levels, ensuring alignment with AEPu2019s broader government affairs priorities. u2022 Build and maintain strong relationships with governorsu2019 offices, state legislators, congressional delegations, and relevant committees to advance policies that enable nuclear deployment. u2022 Monitor legislative activity affecting nuclear development, including siting, permitting, financing, incentives, workforce, and energy policy. u2022 Coordinate AEPu2019s legislative positions, testimony, and policy materials for hearings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements. u2022 Collaborate closely with AEPu2019s federal and state Government Affairs teams to ensure seamless alignment between legislative, regulatory, and business strategies. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation u2022 Represent AEPu2019s Nuclear Development strategy before state commissions, regulatory staff, legislative bodies, and other key governmental and industry stakeholders. u2022 Build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with regulatory and legislative entities to support transparency, trust, and credibility. u2022 Coordinate closely with jurisdictional regulatory teams and government affairs teams to ensure consistent messaging across all forums. Strategic Leadership & Collaboration u2022 Serve as the senior regulatory and legislative advisor to the President, Nuclear Development and the Nuclear Development leadership team. u2022 Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, finance, legal, customer operations, communications and external affairs, to integrate policy strategy into project planning and execution. u2022 Guide cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and legislative milestones are understood, tracked, and achieved. u2022 Provide leadership in shaping AEPu2019s nuclear narrative for customers, regulators, policymakers, and industry partners. Regulatory & Legislative Policy Development u2022 Monitor emerging regulatory and legislative trends, federal and state policy initiatives, and industry developments relevant to nuclear energy. u2022 Develop policy recommendations that position AEP to benefit from evolving nuclear policy frameworks, incentives, and technological advancements. u2022 Influence national and state policy development in coordination with AEPu2019s federal affairs and state government affairs teams and through strategic engagement with industry associations, coalitions, and government organizations. Qualifications Education & Experience u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, public policy, engineering) preferred. u2022 15+ years of experience in utility regulation, energy policy, legislative affairs, nuclear project development, or related fields. u2022 Demonstrated experience developing regulatory and/or legislative strategy for major infrastructure or generation projects, ideally including nuclear. u2022 Experience working with state utility commissions, legislative bodies, and regulatory staff across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred. Leadership & Skills u2022 Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to distill complex technical issues into compelling regulatory narratives. u2022 Strong understanding of customer needs, regulatory frameworks, legislative processes, and cost recovery mechanisms. u2022 Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills. u2022 Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. u2022 Demonstrated executive presence and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, regulators, and external stakeholders. Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-014 Compensation Range: $260,109.00 - $338,142.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S u2013 Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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Created: 2026-03-02