Rate Analyst / Senior Rate Analyst - Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui

hawaiianel•Kailua, HI

About The Position

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The P SP PRICING Department of the P PRICING Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional) This vacancy will be filled at either the Rate Analyst or Senior Rate Analyst level; whichever is most suitable to the qualifications of the selected candidate. Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the principles of public utility rates, rate design, cost-of-service methodologies, utility accounting, engineering concepts, economic analysis methods, and/or cost accounting, acquired through job experience and/or formal education in graduate level or advanced college level courses in economics, engineering, and/or business.
Working knowledge of fuel, purchased power, rate making issues, and/or related issues and concepts in the electric utility industry. Hawaii-specific knowledge preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills. Strong computer skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong attention to detail.
Ability to independently identify and effectively obtain/follow-up data needs and to analyze for reasonableness and consistency, and to offer solutions and recommendations. Demonstrated ability of taking initiative and being proactive.
Ability to apply technical concepts and methodologies in developing pricing and cost recoveries; to keep thorough documentation of work projects, and to complete tasks accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.
Demonstrated organizational, planning and time management skills to handle multiple projects and programs at the same time.
Several (3-5) years of experience in areas such as utility pricing, development of utility cost studies, economics, accounting, rate analysis and design, financial analysis, analytics, and/or engineering.
Prior experience in regulatory related matters preferred.
Extensive knowledge of the principles of public utility rates, rate design, cost-of-service methodologies, utility accounting, engineering concepts, economic analysis methods, and/or cost accounting, acquired through job experience and/or formal education in graduate level or advanced college level courses in economics, engineering, and/or business.
Extensive knowledge of fuel, purchased power, ratemaking issues, and/or related issues and concepts in the electric utility industry. Hawaii-specific knowledge preferred.
Leadership skills to organize and coordinate the activities of cross-functional working groups within the company. Demonstrated ability of taking initiative and being proactive.
Creativity and innovation to identify appropriate pricing and rate design concepts and modify them as necessary for application in cost recovery filings, in rate cases, and in other proceedings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills. Strong computer skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to apply technical concepts and methodologies in developing pricing and cost recoveries; to keep thorough documentation of work projects, and to complete tasks accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and time management skills to contribute to multiple projects and programs at the same time.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals one-on-one or in a team setting and handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
Multiple (5-7) years of experience in areas such as utility pricing, development of utility cost studies, economics, accounting, rate analysis and design, financial analysis, analytics, and/or engineering.
Several years (3-5) of experience in regulatory related matters preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves in a primary role in the cost recovery process, including designing rates, preparing tariff rate sheets and regulatory applications, and creating cost recovery reconciliations and reports for all surcharges for the Hawaiian Electric Companies (“Companies”).
Researches and develops rate modifications, including new rate forms and their implementation. Develops billing analyses, including comparative scenarios for customers.
Prepares testimony, exhibits, workpapers, and responses to information requests, for revenues, cost of service, and rate design for all of the Companies in rate cases and other regulatory proceedings. Works with other departments to coordinate assumptions, forecasts, and implementation plans. Supports the implementation of rate changes, including tariff preparation and testing of rate programming in the billing system.
Provides division support for other dockets, including fuel and purchased power contracts, rate incentive programs, and all other initiatives. Develops supporting testimony, tariffs, and responses to information requests. Assists in preparation of revenue forecasts.
Responds to rate-related inquiries from all stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and outside consultants. Performs tasks as needed to support the Department and Process Area.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Leads the cost recovery process, including designing the rates, preparing the tariff rate sheets and regulatory applications, managing the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for all surcharges for all of the Hawaiian Electric Companies.
Leads the preparation of testimony, exhibits, workpapers, responses to information requests, for revenues, cost of service, and rate design for all of the Hawaiian Electric Companies in rate cases and other regulatory proceedings. Works with other departments to coordinate assumptions and policy approaches. Leads the implementation of rate changes, including oversight of tariff preparation and rate re-programming in billing system.
Leads division support for other dockets, including fuel and purchased power contracts, program initiatives, and performance based regulation. Develops supporting testimony, tariffs, responses to information requests. Works with project leaders from other departments to ensure effective pricing support. Assists in preparation of revenue forecasts.
Serves as liaison and resource for rates and pricing issues in planning and implementation. Works with both regulatory and policy planning groups and customers and operations groups to enable desired rate outcomes for both short-term and long-term.
Responds to rate-related inquiries from all stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and outside consultants. Performs tasks as needed to support the Department and the Process Area.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.