Lead Pricing Analyst

PNM Resources, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); In loco; USD 95.000 - 161.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PNM Resources, Inc. seeks a Lead Pricing Analyst in Albuquerque, NM to apply expert ratemaking economics to support market strategies and regulatory plans. You will lead junior staff and guide strategic projects, including cost-of-service and tariff analyses.

Under minimal supervision, you will coordinate data collection, perform in-depth pricing analyses, and prepare expert testimony as needed for regulatory proceedings before NMPRC and FERC.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related field with 7–8 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in business is preferred.

Mansioni

• Leads research and analysis to develop market strategies and pricing plans.
• Directs data collection, analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Leads development of expert testimony and regulatory filings for rate design and pricing.
• Prepares complex regulatory reports, tariff structures and rate filings.
• Collaborates with NMPRC and FERC staff and legal teams to meet regulatory objectives.

Conoscenze

Ratemaking economics

Regulatory strategy

Data analysis

Leadership

Pricing design

Financial modeling

Communication

Team coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/statistics

Master's degree in business (preferred)

Strumenti

Pricing software

Spreadsheet software

Descrizione del lavoro

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Strategic Market and Product Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Pricing Analyst

Salary Grade: G05
MinimumMidpointMaximum
$94,831- $128,022- $161,213

SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, applies expert-level knowledge and understanding of ratemaking economics, business, and regulatory practices to support market strategies, segment business plans, and company regulatory strategies. Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives and serves as a lead to junior level staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a team whose research and analysis of complex business processes and procedures result in the development of strategies that align with Company-wide goal and objectives
• Directs others in the data collection, research, analysis, and interpretations of findings
• Provides utility market intelligence oversight including in depth analysis of other utilities' pricing structures, available rate options, financial and operational metrics
• Leads the developments of expert testimony, when required, regarding the rate design, pricing, and unbundling and other analyses to support market and regulatory strategies
• Prepares a variety of specialized analysis of company records, financial data, exhibits, and related studies for regulatory reports, tariff structures, rate case filings, interrogatory responses to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity
• Establishes regulatory filing objectives and leads the efforts of group to successfully meet the established objectives, including market segment plans
• Leads the development and preparation of economic and cost of service schedules and tariffs to meet company revenue needs and comply with regulatory requirements
• Works with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Staffs, attorneys, and personnel in all areas of the Company to accomplish regulatory objectives
• Communicates regulatory compliance filing requirements to appropriate areas of the Company and gains cooperation from those areas to meet the requirements
• Leads the production of complex financial and technical data and interprets the results for management
• Maintains an expert-level knowledge of finance, accounting, economics, business, and regulatory principles to evaluate issues and develop policy proposals and strategies
• Submits expert testimony, when required, regarding rate design, pricing, unbundling and other analysis to support market and regulatory strategies

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge of integrated resources planning, demand side management strategies, incentive rate design, and cost-effectiveness testimony.
• In depth knowledge of Pricing and Forecasting Principals and practices
• Expert-level understanding of regulatory procedures, pricing theory, regulated ratemaking techniques, and negotiating skills
• Advanced knowledge of electric utility industry process, organization, financial structure and economic requirements
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, economics and business finance
• Advanced knowledge of the filing requirements and appropriate procedures for both the New Mexico and Federal jurisdictions
• Strong Leadership skills and the ability to accomplish goals through the actions of a team
• Ability to identify potential regulatory issues or problems and form sound recommendations
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of a task force
• Strong knowledge of tariffs and rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or related fields with seven to eight years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• Master¿s degree in business is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, complex correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to effectively give persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to various audiences
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Ability to develop and/or maintain pricing/rate design computer models
• In-depth knowledge and experience using personal computers and selected software ( electronic spreadsheets, word processing)
• Solid working knowledge of database management and analysis systems

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and/or stand up to 1/3 of the time and sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required, good vision, and the ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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