Utility Regulatory Policy Analyst Senior

City of Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing Austin Energy's strategic plans and policies related to regulation of the electric utility industry in Texas.

Requirements

Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the State, Federal, and Local level.
Knowledge of revenue requirements, rate design, transmission cost allocation, and rate filing requirements.
Knowledge of utility regulation issues.
Knowledge of State electric grid market rules and processes.
Knowledge of municipal utility finance and accounting.
Knowledge of competitive business practices and analysis.
Ability to understand and implement performance-based measurements.
Ability to complete detailed analysis.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to review materials to be submitted for regulatory proceedings.
Skill in preparing and analyzing economic and statistical reports.
Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in preparing professional reports, papers, and articles for publication.
Bachelor's degree in business, Economic, Public Affairs, or any utility regulatory process development field, plus five (5) years of related work experience.
Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the state, federal and local level
Understanding of revenue requirements, rate design, transmission cost allocation, and rate filing requirements
Understanding of Texas municipally owned electric utility regulation issues
Understanding of state electric grid market rules and processes
Understanding of municipal utility finance and accounting
Experience completing detailed legislative and regulatory analysis
Experience preparing materials to be submitted for regulatory proceedings
Experience preparing and analyzing economic and statistical reports
Experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Experience preparing professional reports, papers, and articles for publication
Ability to travel to various work locations for regular work

Responsibilities

Designs and coordinates legislative strategies with appropriate staff to improve Austin Energy's competitive position in the industry.
Serves as Austin Energy's liaison with industry, cooperatives, municipalities, new market entrants, and environmental and consumer organizations.
Analyzes and monitors State and Federal regulatory and legislative trends as implemented throughout the industry.
Oversees, monitors, and participates in the State regulatory authorities’ processes, including implementing legislation, rule changes, workshops, and projects.
Performs economic analyses of State and Federal operational, environmental, and financial regulations and reports related to the industry.
Testifies as an expert witness in proceedings and workshops before the State regulatory authority, as required.
Oversees transmission certificate of convenience, necessity projects, and financial and economic analyses related to the industry.
Develops and/or utilizes financial and/or econometric computer models for use in studies and reports.
Represents municipal electric segment in State electric grid market participant process.
Serves as liaison with the technical staff of the State regulatory agency and operator of the state electric grid.
Provides research on regulatory related issues, analyzes strategic alternatives, and recommends strategic policy.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.