Rates & Regulatory Analyst

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Program

Adoption and tuition assistance

Employee Credit Union

PTO and Paid Holidays

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Citizens Energy Group is seeking a Rates and Regulatory Analyst to prepare and analyze state regulatory filings for gas, steam, water, and wastewater utilities. You will design financial models to forecast costs, support rate cases, and coordinate regulatory actions while working with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and data handling skills, with a preference for regulatory experience and the ability to manage multiple projects on a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a major with significant analytical or quantitative skills or three years of Citizens experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn to work with large data sets and translate into understandable content.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to present to groups and convey results clearly.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing regulatory deliverables for rate cases and regulatory filings.
• Work with financial models and data management for regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with experts to prepare testimony, exhibits, and work papers.
• Communicate with internal/external customers regarding rates and regulatory implications.
• Participate on project teams within Regulatory Affairs or across the Trust.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Learn data handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Five years related work experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rates and Regulatory Analyst to join our team!

The successful candidate develops, prepares, analyzes, and implements state regulatory filings for all of Citizens Energy Group’s regulated utilities (gas, steam, water, wastewater) ("Regulated Utilities"). Designs and maintains financial models to forecast the Regulated Utilities’ gas and fuel costs. Assists with the implementation of strategies for the Regulated Utilities’ rates and regulatory affairs. Provides input to overall coordination of general rate case proceedings and other regulatory filings; reviews and summarizes federal and state regulatory actions to determine impact upon the Regulated Utilities; and performs analyses pertaining to the Regulated Utilities’ financial position. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets large amounts of data using various analytical tools. Works on various project teams, either as lead, or in a supporting role. Works across various departments to accomplish tasks by coordinating information requirements. Demonstrates ability to set priorities, balance multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Minimum Salary: $85,800 (Grade 10)

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of regulatory deliverables for assigned utilities associated with rate cases and/or other regulatory and compliance filings (Surveys, Reports, Filings etc.).
• Assists in the preparation of complex reports and filings utilizing financial models (existing or to be designed new). Supports collection, assimilation, and management of data for regulatory filings and other purposes. Assists with complex research and analysis following standard methods and principles. Responsible for meeting filing schedules and expectations.
• Works with members of the department and other expert witnesses in the preparation of testimony, exhibits, and work papers for general rate cases and other regulatory filings.
• Communicates with internal and external customers (in collaboration with Managers/Directors) regarding rates and regulatory interpretations and implications. Supports requests of various internal customers.
• Participates on various project teams within Regulatory Affairs or across the Trust.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a major with significant analytical or quantitative skills. Alternatively, three years of Citizens experience, or alternate as approved by management.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn to work with large amounts of data and translate data into understandable content.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to speak and present in front of a group, and effectively communicate results of analyses, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform well in a team environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Utility regulatory experience.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience working with large amounts of data, communicating complex ideas and translating data into understandable content.

Job Posting Deadline:Open until filledCitizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.