Regulatory Witness Training Specialist Principal - Staff

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Posting End Date

10-26-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Regulatory Witness Training Specialist oversees the design, development, implementation, and delivery of witness training and preparation activities for state and federal regulatory and other administrative proceedings. With limited guidance, this role helps ensure witnesses are well prepared to provide clear, accurate, and credible testimony by assisting with training materials, research, logistics, mock sessions, and process documentation. The specialist works closely with subject matter experts, legal, regulatory, operations, and leadership teams to support consistent and effective witness readiness.

What You'll Do

• Support the Regulatory Witness Training Manager in developing, communicating, and implementing witness preparation programs, tools, and materials.
• Assist in forecasting, planning, and analyzing training needs based on the regulatory work plan.
• Consult management and employees on learning and training priorities.
• Schedule and coordinate training, meetings, mock testimony sessions, and other training activities.
• Communicate training calendar, courses, and learning opportunities to management teams and employees.
• Research case history, regulatory filings, policies, and relevant operational topics to help inform witness preparation.
• Administer and ensure proper tracking of deadlines, milestones, and deliverables associated with hearings, depositions, rate cases, and other proceedings.
• Help organize and maintain witness preparation templates, standard work, job aids, and training records.
• Participate in mock cross-examination and coaching sessions by documenting feedback, action items, and improvement opportunities.
• Support and facilitate training projects, committees, and meetings, as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Regulatory Witness Training Specialist Principal

Education

High School graduate/GED.

Work Experience requirement listed below

Ten (10) years' technical work experience in related area OR Six (6) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.

Regulatory Witness Technical Training Specialist Staff

Education

High School graduate/GED.

Work Experience requirement listed below

Twelve (12) years' technical work experience in related area OR Eight (8) years' experience as a Training Specialist Senior.

Other Must Haves

• Experience in a regulatory utility, energy, legal, or regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with administrative hearings, depositions, testimony preparation, and regulatory proceedings.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills required.
• Experience creating training materials, process documentation, or presentation content.
• Knowledge of utility operations, rates, finance, customer programs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Occasional travel may be required, such as attending witness preparation and hearings.
• Depending on filing requirements and deadlines, requirements may result in working weekends, holidays, vacation, etc. as necessary. required.

Where You'll Work

On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

What You'll Get

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• 401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

SP20-008

Compensation Range

$98,993.00 - $151,132.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – 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.

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