Senior Analyst, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Liberty Utilities•Merrick, NY

31d•$86,000 - $130,000

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs and provides complex analytical work in support of regulatory proceedings and decisions. The position will be involved in or responsible for developing and maintaining revenue requirements and cost recovery models. Supports the Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs for studies, projects, and research and analysis for Liberty Utilities.

Requirements

5+ years' of experience in regulatory or an adjacent function, preferably within the utility industry
Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area of study.
Advanced understanding of revenue requirement and cost recovery programs
Ability to analyze, interpret and report complex information.
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to learn new processes and create procedures to implement the process
Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
Dynamic team player that also works well independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Play a key role in developing strategies and recommendations on cost recovery, rate making, customer programs, and gas/electric/water rate issues
Maintain tariff, compile revenues, sales, and general business statistics for compliance reporting, and support the general rate case management process.
Prepare and support all regulatory filings which includes developing and maintaining complex excel models
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Mentors and provides advice and guidance to other analysts within the organization
Compile company operating statistics for internal and external distribution
Prepare expert witness testimony, exhibits, work papers and discovery responses
Updates key management on regulatory changes, developments and implications of new requirements or emerging regulations and industry developments on functional areas
Monitor up-to-date information regarding federal, state/provincial and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to filing requirements for regulated utilities
Support requests for rate and policy changes including written and oral testimony and discovery responses
Maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities and participates in industry forums to influence regulatory policies
Contribute to cadence and framework that ensures the utility is meeting its compliance requirements in an accurate and timely manner
May act as an expert witness as needed before the regulatory authority