Sr Rate Analyst

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Rate Analyst provides leadership and expertise in consolidating, documenting, and presenting information needed to develop and improve components of jurisdictional cost of service studies, revenue requirement determinations, fuel clause adjustment administration, and related projects. The role helps ensure consistent and accurate results and supports development of revenue analysis strategies that meet cost recovery objectives while keeping electric, gas, and thermal energy rates competitive, profitable, and within regulatory guidelines.

The analyst prepares and audits regulatory information and schedules, supports rate-related filings, responds to data requests and audit activities, and provides technical information to other departments and regulatory stakeholders. The role also works with Information Services to improve systems supporting regulatory information needs and helps department employees use information management, processing, reporting tools, and technology effectively. Occasional travel and overtime are required.

Requirements

• College degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of company accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting procedures and systems.
• Familiarity with the company’s cost of service, revenue requirement, and fuel clause adjustment procedures.
• Four years of analyst experience.
• Proficiency with database and personal computer analytical and reporting tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working for a utility company.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to business units and regulatory management to support revenue analysis strategies and cost recovery objectives.
• Analyze other companies’ rate filings and results to build expertise and stay informed about regulatory matters.
• Consolidate, document, develop, and audit components of jurisdictional cost of service studies, revenue requirement determinations, fuel clause filings, and related schedules and information.
• Develop and provide rate-related information and technical support for miscellaneous regulatory filings.
• Facilitate responses to interveners’ and Commission staff data requests and support auditing on technical issues during general rate filings and other petitions.
• Assist with support required during the hearing process.
• Maintain effective communication between the Revenue Analysis unit and other departments.
• Provide technical support to other departments on revenue analysis information and issues.
• Present complex information to diverse audiences using strong verbal and written communication.
• Work with Information Services to develop, enhance, and maintain information systems that meet regulatory information needs and improve information processes.
• Provide technical assistance to department employees to improve knowledge and efficiency in information management, processing, and reporting using current tools and technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally and work occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/pharmacy plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in an eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in an eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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