Regulatory Analyst, Senior

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Regulatory analysts work with internal and external partners to identify state, federal, or international regulatory issues and propose and execute strategies that position PG&E to comply with laws and regulations, receive full cost recovery, and strengthen and enhance its programs. The role supports regulatory proceedings and rate case filings, obtains management endorsement and regulatory approvals, represents PG&E in hearings and stakeholder settings, and provides a regulatory perspective that supports cost effectiveness and operational competitiveness while maintaining compliance. It also involves developing relationships with regulators and influencing regulatory decision makers to pursue improved guidelines, customer benefits, cost savings, and operational opportunities. The position analyzes regulatory proposals, legislation, proceedings, pleadings, decisions, and related materials; prepares recommendations for management; and leads responses to regulatory data requests, investigations, compliance matters, audits, and customer inquiries. It implements regulatory decisions and develops or revises moderately complex tariffs, billing procedures, and accounting rules in coordination with cross-functional partners. The role also attends regulatory hearings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings and prepares summaries, as well as helping prepare activity and cost reports for senior management, regulatory approvals, financial reporting, and audits. This is a hybrid individual-contributor role in the Energy Delivery business unit, with the listed job locations across California and other locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in regulatory matters or the utility industry.
Utility industry experience in a job-related capacity.
Ability to travel up to 10 percent of working time.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders.
Keep abreast of trends and changes in the industry.
Analyze and interpret regulatory proposals, legislation, and other relevant materials and prepare recommendations to management.
Ensure the team has adequate tools, training, and technology to successfully perform its jobs.
Lead company responses to regulatory data requests, investigations, compliance matters, regulatory audits, and customer inquiries.
Evaluate financial, strategic, or policy impacts of key regulatory proceedings, pleadings, and decisions.
Implement regulatory decisions and create and/or revise moderately complex tariffs, billing procedures, and accounting rules, working cross-functionally.
Attend and prepare summaries of regulatory hearings, workshops, and other stakeholder meetings.
Prepare, review, and analyze documents and exhibits in proceedings and rate case filings.
Obtain PG&E management endorsement and regulatory approvals.
Represent PG&E in regulatory hearings, trade association meetings, and negotiations with regulatory commission staff.
Provide regulatory perspective to support cost effectiveness and operational competitiveness while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Develop and enhance relationships with relevant regulators.
Influence regulatory decision makers to pursue improved guidelines and opportunities that benefit customers, reduce costs, or create operational opportunities.
Help prepare reports on activities and costs for PG&E senior management, regulatory agency approvals, financial reporting, and audits.