Analyst - Rates and Regulatory

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role involves preparing revenue and cost of service schedules, assisting with cost allocation and rate design studies, and developing rate, fuel, and tariff information for filings with the FERC. The position also requires maintaining internal models and systems for rate case filings, assisting with annual fuel filings, reviewing revenue related to negotiated rates, and updating tariff rates. A key aspect is communicating FERC policies to internal departments and ensuring compliance, while also managing internal and external customer relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum 1-3 years direct work experience with rates and tariffs in a natural gas industry environment is required and may also include but is not limited to working on the development of a pipeline's cost of service and rate design.
• Strong financial modeling skills using Excel
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive regulatory (rate/tariff) issues/problems
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.
• Proven communication and presentation skills, oral and written, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities both internal and outside the organization
• Ability to work in a team environment, follow directions from supervisor(s)
• Ability to, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedule
• Ability to focus attention on details, maintain organization, and prioritize work while handling multiple tasks
• Knowledge of FERC regulations and requirements for rate case and certificate filings including knowledge and understanding of all required statements/schedules used in Section 4 or 5 rate case filings
• Knowledge and understanding of cost allocation and rate design for interstate natural gas pipelines
• Knowledge of pipeline tariffs and services
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Education in FERC and/or utility accounting is desirable.
• Education in technical areas of natural gas utility operations is desirable.
• Regulatory relations experience with FERC and/or State Public Utility Commissions.
• Graduate business, finance or accounting degree
• CPA CFA or equivalent prior experience with US GAAP and FERC financial reporting

Responsibilities

• Prepare Revenue and Cost of Service schedules in support of the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) rate and tariff filings with the FERC
• Assist in preparation of Cost allocation and Rate design studies in support of the Company's rate and tariff filings with the FERC
• Develop rate, fuel, and tariff for pipeline expansion project filings with the FERC.
• Maintain internal models, systems, and information required for Section 4 or 5 rate case filings
• Assist in the preparation of annual fuel filings and monthly fuel models/reports
• Review and analyze the revenues related to negotiated and discount rate agreements
• Maintain and update tariff rates, as needed
• Communicate to internal departments regarding FERC policies related to rate and tariff matters and ensure compliance with the policies.
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers

Benefits

• Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level