Sr Rates Analyst (Revenue Requirements)

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7. This hybrid position, based in Jackson, MI, requires onsite days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The Senior Rate Analyst will lead, monitor, review, and evaluate utility service rates and charges, conduct complex cost-of-service analyses, and perform related rate assessments. This role is also responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing utility rate filings for both gas and electric operations, and reviewing complex filings submitted to public utility commissions. The Revenue Requirements Senior Rate Analyst will primarily focus on the development, analysis, and support of regulatory filings, revenue requirement studies, ratemaking proposals, and related regulatory strategies for the Company's regulated utility operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and financial analysis skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting critical regulatory deadlines. At the Senior Rate Analyst level, this position operates with a high degree of independence and accountability, providing strategic ratemaking recommendations and serving as a subject matter expert. The role collaborates closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to support regulatory proceedings and ensure timely and appropriate recovery of prudently incurred costs.

Requirements

Ability to summarize legal documents effectively.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law, Engineering, or a related field, and four (4) or more years of experience in complex rate analysis activities
Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law, Engineering, or a related field, and six (6) or more years of experience in complex rate analysis activities
High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) or more years of experience in complex rate analysis activities.

Responsibilities

Monitor public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures that may impact the filing of utility rate cases and determine appropriate actions in response.
Update complex rate case exhibits and assist in preparing testimony for the Cost of Service Study and Rate Design.
Lead internal communications related to proposed tariff changes.
Perform complex electric marginal and embedded cost‑of‑service studies, including required special studies.
Partner with other departments, including IT, to prepare for policy and tariff changes by drafting RFS documentation and procedure manuals.
Capture key metrics on complex utility rate filings, including tracking docket numbers, authorized return on equity, capital structure, requested and approved rate base, and changes in expected customer rates.
Lead the development of technical and cost analyses required to support and obtain regulatory approval for electric rates and other tariff provisions.
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.