Regulatory Rate Analyst, Progression

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary functions of a Regulatory Rate Analyst are to perform rate design and analyses, establish annual cost recovery factors, participate in regulatory and price change proceedings, assist in special contract rate pricing and prepare rate change requests for filing. Other functions include conducting special projects and studies, resolving tariff application conflicts, and responding to tariff information requests. Focus areas include accounting and other areas to manage the fuel cost recovery clause, strong rate calculation skills, advanced level Excel skills, and problem-solving and advanced analytics skills.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering or business is required.
A minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities is required. Related experience consists of: accounting, finance, economics, legal support or engineering.
Demonstrates the ability to work under general supervision and complete somewhat varied duties requiring some judgment or simple analysis to determine course of action.
Strong math aptitude.
Intermediate understanding and use of personal computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering or business is preferred and may be considered in lieu of 3 years of the related experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost recovery projection, actual/estimate and true-up filings as well as monthly and annual reports required by the Florida Public Service Commission or other regulatory agencies. Also prepare internal monthly reports such as, but not limited to, cost recovery revenues, interchange, billing determinants, lighting and surveys.
Complete rate analyses for specific customer(s), customer groups and customer classes for internal use or in response to external events, requests or opportunities. Perform cost-effectiveness evaluations on cost recovery programs to ensure FPSC compliance and direct program modifications to improve cost-effectiveness, as needed.
Prepare regulatory petitions, discovery (e.g. interrogatories, production of documents, data requests, etc.) responses, testimony and other documents, including MFR's for price change proceedings. This also includes coordination with legal counselors for internal and external witness deposition and hearing training and preparation.
Conduct special projects and studies to address current or future rate problems or opportunities. Participate in rate design planning and trial rate and/or revenue studies leading to proposed contract or tariff preparation and support.
Provide responses to internal and external requests for rate information, billing histories and rate projections and impacts. Prepare typical bill comparisons and Rate Bulletins; update tariff sheets and customer bill inserts pertaining to rate information, as needed.
Research regulatory precedents related to current issues and concerns. Provide regulatory perspective and analysis at meetings. Participate in regulatory issue resolution activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of improvements in software systems utilized in cost analysis, price change preparation, cost recovery and planning for future costs and rates.