Pricing & COS Analyst
About The Position
Join a team that helps shape the future of energy pricing and regulatory strategy! As a Pricing & Cost of Service Analyst, you will conduct in-depth analyses of utility rates, pricing structures, and cost-of-service data to support informed business and regulatory decisions. This role is responsible for developing cost-of-service studies, evaluating rate design and rate spread alternatives, and preparing proposals to revise retail electric prices. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will perform feasibility studies, cost-benefit assessments, revenue analyses, forecasting, and trend evaluations, while partnering with internal stakeholders to develop recommendations that balance customer impacts, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence pricing strategies and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, mathematics, business, accounting, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of three years of regulatory experience.
- Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling.
- Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and be accountable for project outcomes.
- Understanding of utility economics.
- Experience with Cognos and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with Visual Basic preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analysis related to cost of service, design of retail electric prices, rate spread, special contract analysis, revenue normalization, rate analysis, and reporting.
- Draft testimony, exhibits and tariff changes to be filed with state regulatory commissions and provide analytical support.
- Present analysis and provide alternatives and recommendations to department management and influence decisions regarding regulatory policies and strategies.
- Prepare and respond to requests for rates and rate comparisons.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret data for trends, forecasts, and modeling.
- Interpret rules and regulatory orders to internal parties.
- As assigned, oversee the work of associate analysts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
