Rates Analyst

San Diego Community Power; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,900 - 110,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & AD&D policy

Retirement plan

Job summary

San Diego Community Power is seeking a Rates Analyst to join our analytics team. You will help develop rate structures for electric service and support the transition to dynamic rates and large-load designs.

You will work with internal and external stakeholders on data-driven financial planning, forecasting, and service design, delivering concise staff reports and presentations to leadership and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Understanding rate design principles and cost of service accounting.
• Advanced MS Excel; familiarity with SQL, R, Python; BI platforms like PowerBI/Tableau.
• Experience with statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and presenting to boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update Community Power rates per policy.
• Perform rate comparisons and analysis for customers.
• Design analytical solutions for rate design and expansion.
• Deliver statistical studies on revenue requirements and charges.
• Use data modeling to support strategic rate design decisions.
• Monitor other LSEs rate design.
• Write staff reports and present to Board and advisory committees.
• Improve technical processes to meet business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Rate design principles

Data modeling

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

Python

R

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below.

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Rates Analyst

Posted 7/21/2026

San Diego County – hybrid work schedule set by SDCP

About the role

San Diego Community Power ("Community Power") is seeking a Rates Analyst to join our team of analytics experts. The role will involve planning and executing processes for the analysis and development of various rate structures for the electrical service offered by Community Power. The analyst will also support the transition to dynamic rates, large load rate design, and other improvements and innovations in rate design to better serve customers.

A key function of this role will be to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support and implement high‑quality, data‑driven financial planning, accounting, and statistical analytics decisions across the organization. The analyst will also derive robust strategies pertinent to service expansion, load forecasting, costs, revenue recognition, and the design of rate and service structures that meet the organizational objectives.

Commitment to Diversity

At SDCP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and update of Community Power rates in accordance with the Board‑adopted Rate Development Policy.
• Perform detailed rate comparisons and pertinent analysis for customers.
• Support articulation and development of analytical solutions around rates, service expansion feasibility, and product offerings, including dynamic rate and large load rate designs.
• Participate in the design and delivery of primary statistical and analytical studies related to revenue requirements, retail sales, expenses, rate base and supply, and other miscellaneous charges and fees.
• Support cross‑functional projects using data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that guide strategic rate design and service offering decisions and uncover optimization opportunities, including cost of service studies.
• Monitor, follow, and understand other Load Serving Entities ("LSEs") rate design.
• Write staff reports and deliver presentations to the Board of Directors, to the Community Advisory Committee, and at other public meetings.
• Participate in improving technical processes to address business needs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A working knowledge of rate design principles and practices and cost of service accounting methods and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in MS Excel. Familiarity with database languages such as SQL, R, or Python and other related applications as well as analytics/business intelligence platforms such as PowerBI and Tableau is a plus.
• Understanding and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations.
• Experience and knowledge of statistical modeling techniques: multiple regression, logistic regression, log‑linear regression, variable selection, etc.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical abilities.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting and working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to write concise and accurate reports.
• The ability to make presentations before regulatory agencies and the public.
• Experience in rate design in the electric utility energy sector and/or supporting rate‑related advocacy before a Public Utilities Commission.
• Working knowledge of dynamic rate and/or large load rate designs.
• Ability to strongly represent the organization in various professional engagement settings from local to national convenings (conferences, workshops, executive meetings, etc.).

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field and two to three years of experience in electric utility/Community Choice Aggregation rate design, finance/risk management, or a closely related field. An advanced degree can replace up to two years of experience.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position occasionally requires carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional local travel is required and reliable transportation is expected to attend Community Power events, meetings, and workshops as needed.

Conflict of Interest

SDCP is an agency required to adopt and promulgate a Conflict‑of‑Interest Code ("COI"). The COI code requires employees in designated positions, including those identified under the interim disclosure process, to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis. A successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Compensation

Salary Range: $84,900 – $110,400; with exact compensation to be determined by SDCP, depending upon experience.

Benefits

• Insurance: SDCP offers group health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible full‑time employees. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTC coverage that is 100% paid by SDCP.
• Retirement: SDCP offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.
• Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24–12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of SDCP as needed.