Regulatory Analyst I/II/III/IV

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking Regulatory Analysts to prepare and present information for internal decision making and filings with FERC and state regulatory commissions. Roles include ensuring timely completion of reporting, rate design analysis, and support for expert testimony.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and progressive responsibilities across regulatory analysis. ND-based, on-site work with standard corporate benefits and strong compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis for a broad range of projects. Gathers, validates and enters data and runs reports on various computer systems.
• Using independent judgment prepares regulatory filings, letters, reports, spreadsheets and other material.
• Assists with the preparation of rate case components including revenue requirement, weather normalization, cost of service data and marginal and embedded class cost of service studies, and rate design for internal use and for filing with FERC and various state regulatory commissions.
• Assists in the development of rate strategies and the design that will optimize company profitability.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of expert testimony relating to rate design, cost of service and related areas before the Commissions and legislative bodies.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under general supervision, prepares and analyzes financial and statistical data for all aspects of utility, gas, and electric regulatory functions, in accordance with federal and state regulations to enable the completion and timely submittal of reports and filings required by various industry and regulatory agencies.

Additional to the above, Regulatory Analyst II: Prepare and present information with minimal direction for internal decision making and filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and State Regulatory Commissions.

Additional to the above, Regulatory Analyst III: Assure accurate and timely completion of all assigned projects including cost of service, volume, cost allocation and rate design, tariff, facility and service-related certificates and other related work.

Additional to the above, Regulatory Analyst IV: Conducts first level review of projects and on-going tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Regulatory Analyst I: ($57,110 - $71,390)

• Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field.

Regulatory Analyst II: ($63,860 - $79,830)

• Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field; and
• Two years' experience as a Regulatory Analyst I or equivalent experience in rates and regulations of public utility or natural gas pipeline industry or related field.

Regulatory Analyst III: ($73,460 - $91,830)

• Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field; and
• Four years' regulatory or related experience.

Regulatory Analyst IV: ($84,460 - $105,570)

• Must possess a working knowledge of business principles and theory at a level normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field; and
• Six years' experience in accounting, finance/business, or engineering with at least five years' regulatory related.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, economics, finance, engineering or related field.
• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Natural gas industry experience preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts research and analysis for a broad range of projects. Gathers, validates and enters data and runs reports on various computer systems.
• Using independent judgment prepares regulatory filings, letters, reports, spreadsheets and other material.
• Assists with the preparation of rate case components which may include revenue requirement, weather normalization, cost of service data and marginal and embedded class cost of service studies, and rate design for internal use and for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and various state regulatory commissions (collectively, Commissions). Analyze and interpret company financial and statistical data used in all studies.
• Assists in the development of rate strategies and the design that will optimize company profitability.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of expert testimony relating to rate design, cost of service and related areas, before the Commissions and legislative bodies.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Application Deadline: September 8, 2026, at 11am CST

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