Rates Specialist / Rates Analyst

Clean Energy Alliance; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) seeks a Rates Specialist or Rates Analyst to develop and implement retail electric rates that are competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable.

Reporting to the Senior Key Accounts/Programs Manager, you will analyze data, forecast financial impacts, evaluate rate options, and support rate-setting with Finance, Power Procurement, and Programs teams to ensure pricing aligns with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in the energy industry, particularly in utility rates, CCA, statistical analysis, financial modeling, or rate development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience developing financial models and working with large, complex data sets.
• Experience using SQL, APIs, Microsoft Excel, and/or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate retail electric rate structures, including time-of-use and tiered rates.
• Conduct cost-of-service and rate impact analyses across customer classes.
• Build statistical and financial models to forecast revenues, loads, and key cost drivers.
• Support rate-setting processes with Board-approved policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze energy procurement costs, customer participation, and load forecasts to inform pricing decisions.
• Coordinate with utility partners to validate data, formulas, and customer cost comparisons.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and data requests.
• Collaborate with Finance, Power Procurement, Programs, and external consultants to ensure accurate rate implementation.
• Monitor California utility tariffs, CCA offerings, and industry trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modeling

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

APIs

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Help shape the future of clean energy—one rate at a time.

Are you passionate about data, analytics, and solving complex financial challenges? Do you enjoy transforming numbers into strategic decisions that benefit customers, communities, and the environment?

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is seeking Rates Specialist or Rates Analyst to help develop and implement retail electric rates that are competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable. If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to meaningful public service while supporting California's clean energy future, we'd love to hear from you.

About Clean Energy Alliance

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is the default energy provider for the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. Since launching in 2021, CEA has grown to serve more than 255,000 residential and business customers accounts while pursuing an ambitious goal of providing 100% renewable energy by 2035.

Our mission is to deliver cleaner energy, competitive rates, and exceptional customer service while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

Learn more at https://thecleanenergyalliance.org/.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Key Accounts/Programs Manager, the Rates Specialist / Analyst supports the development, analysis, and implementation of CEA's retail electric rate structures and financial models.

Working closely with the Programs, Power Procurement, and Finance teams, you'll analyze complex data, forecast financial impacts, evaluate rate options, and help ensure CEA's pricing remains competitive while supporting long-term organizational goals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems and making data-driven decisions that have a direct impact on customers and California's clean energy future.

Why This Role Matters

Electric rates aren't just numbers—they influence affordability, sustainability, customer behavior, and the long-term success of clean energy programs.

Your work will help design and evaluate rate structures that are:

• Competitive
• Equitable
• Financially sustainable
• Aligned with California's clean energy future

What You'll Do

• Develop and evaluate retail electric rate structures, including time-of-use and tiered rates
• Conduct cost-of-service and rate impact analyses across customer classes
• Build statistical and financial models to forecast revenues, loads, and key cost drivers
• Support rate-setting processes consistent with Board-approved policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze energy procurement costs, customer participation, and load forecasts to inform pricing decisions
• Coordinate with utility partners to validate data, formulas, and customer cost comparisons
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
• Manage regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and data requests
• Collaborate with Finance, Power Procurement, Programs, and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely rate implementation
• Monitor California utility tariffs, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) offerings, and industry trends to identify opportunities and best practices

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in the energy industry, particularly in utility rates, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), statistical analysis, financial modeling, or rate development
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience developing financial models and working with large, complex data sets
• Experience using SQL, APIs, Microsoft Excel, and/or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills

Highly Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience working for a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), electric utility, renewable energy organization, or energy consulting firm
• Knowledge of California utility tariffs, retail electric rate design, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with utility billing systems and forecasting methodologies
• Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish

Who You Are

You're more than an analyst—you see the bigger picture.

• You're passionate about using data to solve meaningful challenges
• You enjoy translating complex analysis into actionable insights
• You thrive in collaborative environments where your work influences strategic decisions
• You're committed to sustainability, innovation, and public service
• You're excited to help shape California's clean energy future

CEA offers a hybrid work environment, with employees generally working remotely while reporting to the office at least once each week. Occasional local travel is required to attend Board meetings, workshops, community events, and agency functions.

Additional Information

Clean Energy Alliance is required to maintain a Conflict of Interest Code. Employees in designated positions may be required to file an annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) in accordance with the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Join Our Team

At Clean Energy Alliance, you'll do more than analyze rates—you'll help shape the future of energy in California. Join a growing public agency where your expertise will directly influence affordability, sustainability, and the transition to cleaner energy for more than 255,000 customers.

Position open until filled. First review deadline is August 14, 2026.