Director, Revenue Analysis

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary Responsible for the development and implementation of electric revenue analysis policies and strategies in each of Xcel Energy's jurisdictions (retail and wholesale). Direct the competitive focus and strategic direction of the Revenue Analysis unit to maintain reasonable returns, meet cost recovery objectives, satisfy customers, adapt to a changing market place and comply with regulatory requirements. Oversee the Rate Information System (RIS) to ensure the cost of service, annual reports, rider mechanisms, and other strategic analysis is complete andaccurate for rate making, compliance reporting, and executive planning.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related discipline.
Minimum of eight years experience in regulatory field required.
Previous management experience is required.
Must possess expert knowledge in regulatory policies and procedures, costing and pricing principles, as well as precedent setting orders in multiple jurisdictions.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, management and analytical skills are essential.
Written and oral expert testimony experience required.
Must be able to use personal computer tools.
Frequent travel in Xcel's service area is required; extensive overtime.

Responsibilities

Anticipate, develop and ensure effective implementation of revenue analysis strategies that meet the need of Xcel's business units.
Direct the work of the Revenue Analysis unit in providing revenue recovery for Xcel Energy's retail and wholesale jurisdictions.
Direct the development of proposals for regulatory proceedings to meet all applicable regulatory requirements to achieve Xcel's strategic goals.
Act as the Company's expert witness in regulatory proceedings. Must provide written and oral testimony in adversarial regulatory proceedings.
Anticipate and plan for changes in regulation to ensure effective revenue analysis AND cost recovery strategies in dynamic regulatory environment.
Oversee the establishment of effective strategies for implementation effective cost recovery strategies in Xcel Energy's jurisdictions.
Responsible for acting as chief liaison for Revenue Analysis with senior management, business units, regulatory agencies and external customer groups in multiple jurisdictions to disseminate revenue analysis policy and strategies.
Provide leadership at the state and national level on revenue analysis and cost recovery issues, including EEI, NARUC, etc.
Direct the development of revenue analysis proposals for rate cases of other related proceedings to meet regulatory requirements in each of Xcel Energy's jurisdictions (retail and wholesale) and to achieve corporate strategic goals.
Negotiate with regulatory staffs, public counsel and other interveners to reach settlements or avoid litigation in regulatory proceedings. Requires in-depth knowledge of multi-state regulatory regulations and policies.
Overall responsibility for directing the work and resources of the revenue analysis area. Responsible for establishing the goals and objectives of this unit and for oversight of the annual budget.
Effectively attract, recruit, select and retain employees. Manage employee performance through goal setting, feedback, and recognition. Communicate corporate and business area visions, business plans and key objectives. Establish and communicate clear performance expectations. Foster a culture that supports and drives employee development. Create and maintain a professional work environment that encourages growth and personal development opportunities for revenue analysis staff.