Principal Pricing Analyst

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Analyzes, develops and presents major rate design proposals to maintain an effective price structure for Xcel's utilities. Assumes lead role in developing effective pricing strategies for a restructured environment. Oversees the work of lower-level pricing analysts. Ensures that the pricing and costing needs of the business units are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering , Mathematics, or other technical field and 5 to 8 years experience in Rate Design; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in one of the above areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and also guide lower level analysts in the preparation of rate design proposals and filing requirements for general rate case filings, miscellaneous filings, and other regulatory filings.
• Conduct cost of service studies used in general rate cases, miscellaneous filings, and to meet the needs of Xcel's business units to ensure accurate and timely cost information.
• Develop new rate design proposals or modifications to existing rate structures to ensure maintenance of effective price structures, increased options available to customers for buying energy form Xcel, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate area projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of necessary analyses for rate cases, rate design, revenue forecasting, and cost of service studies.
• Oversee the development of revenue forecasts and reports of historic revenues for official Company budgets and rate cases.
• Oversee the development and implementation of revenue recovery and refund mechanisms to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Manager of Pricing and Planning to develop strategies and proposals for effective pricing in a restructured environment.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal