Regulatory Analyst, Senior

PG&E•Houston, WA

2d•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. This individual-contributor role supports regulatory proceedings and rate case filings, obtains management endorsement and regulatory approvals, and represents PG&E in regulatory hearings, trade association meetings, and negotiations with regulatory commission staff. The analyst provides regulatory perspective to support cost effectiveness and operational competitiveness while maintaining compliance, develops relationships with regulators, and works to influence regulatory decision makers in ways that benefit customers or create operational opportunities. The role also helps prepare activity and cost reports for senior management, regulatory agencies, financial reporting, and audits.

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.
Job-related utility industry experience.
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 industry trends and changes.
Analyze and interpret regulatory proposals, legislation, and other relevant materials, and prepare recommendations for management.
Ensure the team has adequate tools, training, and technology to perform its work successfully.
Lead company responses to regulatory data requests, investigations, compliance matters, regulatory audits, and customer inquiries.
Evaluate the financial, strategic, or policy impact of key regulatory proceedings, pleadings, and decisions.
Implement regulatory decisions and create or revise moderately complex tariffs, billing procedures, and accounting rules in collaboration with other functions.
Attend regulatory hearings, workshops, and other stakeholder meetings and prepare summaries.
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 compliance.
Develop and enhance relationships with relevant regulators.
Influence regulatory decision makers to pursue improved guidelines, customer benefits or cost savings, and operational opportunities.
Help prepare reports on activities and costs for senior management, regulatory agency approvals, financial reporting, and audits.