Manager Revenue Analysis

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

5d•$129,000 - $183,200•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the work, resources, and activities of the Revenue Analysis unit. Coordinate the development of policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and meet Xcel's goals to maintain reasonable returns, meet cost recovery objectives, satisfy customers, and adapt to a changing market place. Work directly with the Director of Revenue Analysis to develop and implement strategies that meet Xcel's needs in a restructured environment.

Requirements

College degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Six years of rate-related experience.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be proficient at personal computer tools.
Occasional overnight travel and overtime in peak times

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in dealing with regulatory agencies is preferred.
Demonstrated advanced level of cost of service and rate making and/or rate analysis.
Regulated Utility experience.
Demonstrated ability to appear as an expert witness.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Company's accounting, budgeting and financial forecasting procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the Revenue Analysis group staff by providing leadership, work direction, and technical guidance in developing revenue analysis proposals that meet the needs of Xcel's business units and comply with regulatory requirements.
Develop jurisdictional revenue requirements, cost of service studies, and fuel clause adjustment factors to meet all regulatory filing requirements and on an ongoing basis, monitor and make recommendations regarding regulatory financial results.
Develop strategies, draft testimony and appear as an expert witness on behalf of the Company with regards to revenue analysis matters for formal regulatory proceedings such as rate cases, mergers or restructuring dockets.
Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination and briefing.
Manage the development of plans to ensure effective revenue analysis strategies are made in a restructured environment.
Develop proposals to achieve Xcel's objectives in jurisdictions implementing retail choice.
Maintain relationships with various areas of the Company to ensure that business information requirements are being met and regulatory information coordination occurs.
Act as a liaison to other utilities, regulatory agencies, customers and other stakeholders regarding revenue analysis issues.
Manage the Information System assets of the Regulatory Operations organization by directing systems development, maintenance and utilization in support of the area's information requirements.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Revenue Analysis unit.
Recommend long-term goals for the unit and strategies for achieving those goals.
Plan and assign work responsibilities.
Administer all corporate policies and procedures, including the Revenue Analysis budget and annual business plan.
Manage and direct the selection, training, evaluation and development of employees within the department to assure optimum attraction, retention and motivation of employees.
Other duties as assigned.