Manager - Cost & Rate

Central Hudson•Poughkeepsie, AR

3d•$126,500 - $196,100

About The Position

The Manager Cost & Rate role will lead the Cost & Rate division of the Regulatory Affairs team and report to the Director – Regulatory Planning and Forecasts. In this role, you will be responsible for performing overseeing day-to-day and strategic operations of Cost & Rate including development of rates, tariffs, forecasts, studies, reporting, ad-hoc requests and strategic projects. This Manager role will work closely with other departments within the Company as well as with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or a related field of study and 5+ years of relevant analytical experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an associates degree in the aforementioned fields and 7 years of related analytical experience. In lieu of an Associates degree, a High school diploma or equivalency degree and at least 10 years of related analytical experience
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and circumstances
Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of projects/assignments and meet deadlines
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

2+ years of work experience in a position leading teams
Experience working in the utility industry

Responsibilities

Drives strategic decision making and oversees rate related cost recovery for the Company, including development of delivery rates, tariffs, surcharges, and commodity rates.
Oversees timely, accurate, and efficient completion of department work, including: Economic and financial analyses for various electric and gas business initiatives Compilation and analysis of financial and sales data for the preparation of reports and filings with regulatory agencies Analyses related to the costs and rates of the Company’s electric and gas services to develop and support the Company’s rate schedules which are filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC).
Design and maintenance of the Company’s rate schedules, which outline the pricing structure for different types of electric and gas service, including maintaining tariff language to comply with regulatory orders.
Analyses related to the impact of rate changes for both the Company and customers.
Development of rates billed to customers.
Development of customer, sales and revenue forecasts for annual business plan and regulatory proceeding purposes including associated variance analyses.
Leads and mentors Cost & Rate analysts, fostering positive work environment, engagement, accountability and promoting continuous improvement and efficient completion of work.
Represents the Company by interfacing with NYPSC to ensure the Company’s rates comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines including preparing and presenting expert testimony in regulatory proceedings.