Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst (Non-Rates) - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

8d•$89,100 - $127,500•Onsite

About The Position

The P NQ REGULATORY NON-RATE PROCEEDINGS Department of the P REGULATORY NON-RATE PROCEEDINGS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional). This posting seeks to fill at either the Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst (Non-Rates) level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate. REGULATORY ANALYST II JOB FUNCTION: Supports the coordination of Hawaiian Electric Company’s (“Company”) regulatory policies and provides substantive guidance in the preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of regulatory dockets, investigations and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”). Reviews and prepares applications, testimonies, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and industry standards in other jurisdictions. Assists in interpreting and administering the Company’s tariffs. SENIOR REGULATORY ANALYST JOB FUNCTION: Provides input to the development of the Company's policies relating to regulatory affairs, and substantive direction for the development, preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of Regulatory dockets, investigations, and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”). Reviews and prepares applications, written testimonies, and other regulatory documents and recommends revisions to be consistent with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions. Assists in the development, interpretation, and administration of the Company’s tariffs.

Requirements

Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, typically gained through education or relevant experience.
Familiarity with regulatory principles and practice, particularly related to Hawaii.
Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, or statistics.
Proficiency with personal computers and software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels, including with PUC and CA staff.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing priorities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to manage various projects and programs.
Strong interpersonal skills for influencing and persuading various stakeholders.
Several years (3-5) of regulatory experience, preferably with matters before the Hawaii PUC or a similar agency with jurisdiction over electric utilities; or
Several years (3-5) of business or technical experience, ideally in fields such as engineering, accounting, budgeting, planning, rate analysis, regulatory affairs, economics, or finance.
Working knowledge of the principles of accounting and finance usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
Working knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii.
Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, and/or statistics.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, Public Utilities Commission staff, Consumer Advocate staff, and other State and County staff.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Multiple years (5-7) of related regulatory experience, preferably in matters before the Hawaii PUC, or an equivalent agency with ratemaking jurisdiction for electric utilities.
Multiple years (5-7) of related business and technical experience, preferably in such occupational areas as engineering, accounting, budget and planning, rate analysis and design, regulatory affairs, economics, or finance.

Responsibilities

Leads the preparation and submission of regulatory dockets to secure timely PUC approvals. Coordinates work, develops schedules, ensures timely submission of required documents, and prepares witnesses for PUC hearings.
Manages the organization, production, and distribution of filing materials, ensuring compliance with Commission rules for both printed and electronic formats.
Develops regulatory strategies and Company positions. Drafts, reviews and edits applications, testimonies, exhibits, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policies, PUC rules, and relevant legal and regulatory decisions.
Maintains relationships with the PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”), ensuring compliance with all regulatory filing requirements.
Provides technical advice and support to other departments, PUC staff, CA staff, and the public on regulatory and tariff matters including rule interpretation, revisions, and administration of tariff changes.
Drafts or assists in drafting testimonies that reflect Company policy, aligning with legal and regulatory principles and the testimonies of other Company witnesses.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Leads the preparation and presentation of Regulatory dockets to meet the Company’s need for timely PUC approvals, coordinating, work, developing schedule for preparation of and ensuring timely submission of requisite documents, and preparing witnesses for appearance at PUC evidentiary hearings. Coordinates, manages and implements the organization, production and distribution/transmission of printed and electronic copies of filing materials in accordance with Commission rules.
Leads the development of regulatory strategy and Company positions, and drafts, reviews and edits applications, written testimonies, exhibits, work papers and other regulatory documents to maximize persuasiveness for Regulatory proceedings, significant investigations and other regulatory proceedings and recommends changes to be consistent with Company policy, PUC rules, laws and decisions, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.
Performs similar and incidental duties as required, including development and maintenance of favorable relationship with PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”) and ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory filing requirements.
Assists in the administration of and provides technical advice and information to other departments , PUC staff, CA staff, and the general public on regulatory and tariff matters (e.g., rule interpretation, re-writing rules as necessary, ensuring timely and accurate administration of tariff changes), particularly with respect to Company Rules.
Drafts or assists in drafting testimony in PUC cases to articulate Company policy consistent with and in light of testimonies of other Company witnesses and legal and regulatory principles and considerations.