Senior / Principal Regulatory Analyst

Portland General Electric • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops revenue requirements for general rate cases and ensures pricing structures reflect the rates the company is authorized to collect and that support company operations. Advocates for the company before the Public Utility Commission in contested matters involving external stakeholders with competing policy goals and analyses. This advocacy may include testimony, comments, data responses, and settlement negotiations. The role also undertakes regulatory compliance reporting, develops and administers the company’s retail tariff, researches the effectiveness of tariffs and regulatory approaches, and proposes changes when appropriate. It provides internal regulatory consulting, supports regulatory strategy, and maintains relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

The position is open to Senior- and Principal-level candidates. The level is determined according to the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills. Senior-level work includes preparing regulatory analyses and filings, advising management, supporting regulatory strategy, overseeing compliance processes, and representing the company in regulatory matters. Principal-level work includes leading complex tariff and regulatory filings, providing extensive technical expertise and strategic recommendations, mentoring others, leading regulatory-strategy development, and establishing compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Senior level: typically five or more years of experience in a related field.
• Principal level: typically eight or more years of experience in a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling, and ratemaking principles.
• Knowledge of financial and utility-industry regulation; advanced for Senior level and expert for Principal level.
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission, and generation facilities.
• Senior-level competencies include advanced written and oral communication and intermediate business acumen, problem-solving, analytical thinking, organization and prioritization, resiliency, and adaptability.
• Principal-level competencies include advanced decision-making, negotiation, diplomacy, organization and prioritization, resiliency, and adaptability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and time-sensitive tasks, follow accuracy standards, and adhere to a pre-established schedule.
• Ability to work long hours, a variable schedule, a shift schedule, and an on-call schedule.
• Ability to report to work and perform duties during severe inclement weather and assist with company emergencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate and problem-solve under stress, adapt to frequent change, and apply feedback and learning to work tasks.
• Ability to drive or travel within the service territory daily; the posting describes this as frequent, at least once a week or more.
• Regular computer use throughout the work shift.

Responsibilities

• Develop revenue requirements for general rate cases and ensure pricing structures align with authorized rates and company operating needs.
• Prepare regulatory filings, comments, testimony, exhibits, work papers, data responses, and other documentation for regulatory proceedings.
• Analyze complex business and regulatory issues and develop or recommend solutions that advance company objectives.
• Provide regulatory consulting and advice to senior management and other departments, including analysis of impacts on earnings and customer relations.
• Contribute to or lead development of regulatory strategy and advise teams on regulatory concepts, constraints, opportunities, and tactics.
• Develop, analyze, revise, and administer the company’s retail tariff; research the effectiveness of tariffs and regulatory approaches and propose changes when appropriate.
• Undertake, oversee, or lead regulatory compliance reporting and processes, including development of compliance standards and review of identified risks and concerns.
• Represent and advocate for the company with customers, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and regulatory staff; negotiate to reach outcomes that advance company objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders.
• Lead, oversee, and mentor other analysts and provide technical expertise and recommended approaches on complex or nonroutine matters.
• Collaborate with relevant functions, including legal, government affairs, and engineering, to identify industry changes and emerging customer interests.

Benefits

• Total rewards package designed to reward contributions and support employee well-being and professional development.
• Performance-based incentive bonus; total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior