Manager of Rates and Load Forecasting

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

This position manages the Rates & Load Forecasting functions, leading a team responsible for developing and maintaining the company's electric rates, revenue models, and load forecasts. The manager will oversee the production of high-quality regulatory filings, forecasting models, and data-driven reporting used to support rate cases, financial planning, and corporate strategy. The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory and analytical expertise with the ability to lead technical professionals, manage priorities, and deliver accurate, timely outputs under changing conditions. The role requires hands-on experience with rate design, forecasting methods, and modern data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python). In this role, the Manager leads analytical, forecasting, and rate development functions critical to the company's regulatory and financial performance. The position combines technical and managerial responsibilities to ensure high-quality, timely, and transparent outputs that support both internal decision-making and external regulatory compliance.Job Overview The leader in this role manages strategic rate development activities required for the company to have the necessary pricing to adapt to the requirements of the emerging competitive marketplace for power.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.
6+ years of experience in rate design, load forecasting, or energy analytics.
Proven ability to manage projects and mentor staff in a technical or analytical environment.
Working knowledge of rate design principles, cost of service modeling, and electric utility forecasting.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, including Power BI, SQL, and Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills; experience presenting complex analytical results to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work across departments and manage deadlines under dynamic conditions.
High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:0+ years

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a regulated utility or energy company.
Familiarity with forecasting models (econometric, end-use, or time-series).
Experience with Python or R for data analysis and automation.
Exposure to regulatory processes and testimony preparation.
Leadership training or prior experience in a lead or senior analyst capacity.
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Bachelor's - Engineering
Master's - Business Administration
Master's - Other Sciences
Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts supporting rate design and load forecasting activities.
Oversee preparation and delivery of regulatory filings, including testimony, schedules, and responses to data requests.
Review and approve analytical work products—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
Direct development and maintenance of forecasting models and analytical dashboards used to support rate design, revenue analysis, and performance tracking.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Regulatory, and Operations to align forecasts with planning assumptions.
Drive automation and data governance improvements, including integration of forecasting data into enterprise reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
Support senior leadership by preparing executive-level presentations and decision support materials.
Manage workload, establish priorities, and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and technical mentoring.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Directs the determination of the cost of providing services to customer segments
Establishes guidelines for and leads marginal cost studies needed to guide pricing decisions
Manages the administration of retail rates and tariffs
Leads the development of rate structures for strategic customer segments
Designs, implements and maintains pricing infrastructures
Evaluates effectiveness of pricing strategies and modifies pricing structures as needed