Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst (Non-Rates) - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric Company; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 89 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Honolulu, HI seeks a Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst to coordinate regulatory policies, prepare and submit dockets, and support tariff matters before the Hawaii PUC. The role involves drafting testimonies, coordinating with CA and PUC staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires several years of regulatory or related experience, strong written and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting and finance concepts.
• Understanding of Hawaii regulatory practice and policy.
• Knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law or statistics.
• Competence with spreadsheets and word processing tools.

Responsabilités

• Lead preparation and submission of regulatory dockets for timely PUC approvals.
• Coordinate filing materials and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Develop regulatory strategies and draft regulatory documents per policy and law.
• Maintain relationships with PUC and Consumer Advocate and ensure filing compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to other departments and public on tariff matters.

Connaissances

Accounting & Finance principles

Regulatory principles

Economics, Engineering, Planning orReg

PC software proficiency

Description du poste

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NQ REGULATORY NON-RATE PROCEEDINGS Department of the P REGULATORY NON-RATE PROCEEDINGS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional). This posting seeks to fill at either the Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst (Non-Rates) level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate.

REGULATORY ANALYST II

JOB FUNCTION:

Supports the coordination of Hawaiian Electric Company’s (“Company”) regulatory policies and provides substantive guidance in the preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of regulatory dockets, investigations and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”). Reviews and prepares applications, testimonies, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and industry standards in other jurisdictions. Assists in interpreting and administering the Company’s tariffs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation and submission of regulatory dockets to secure timely PUC approvals. Coordinates work, develops schedules, ensures timely submission of required documents, and prepares witnesses for PUC hearings.
• Manages the organization, production, and distribution of filing materials, ensuring compliance with Commission rules for both printed and electronic formats.
• Develops regulatory strategies and Company positions. Drafts, reviews and edits applications, testimonies, exhibits, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policies, PUC rules, and relevant legal and regulatory decisions.
• Maintains relationships with the PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”), ensuring compliance with all regulatory filing requirements.
• Provides technical advice and support to other departments, PUC staff, CA staff, and the public on regulatory and tariff matters including rule interpretation, revisions, and administration of tariff changes.
• Drafts or assists in drafting testimonies that reflect Company policy, aligning with legal and regulatory principles and the testimonies of other Company witnesses.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements:

• Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, typically gained through education or relevant experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory principles and practice, particularly related to Hawaii.
• Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, or statistics.
• Proficiency with personal computers and software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels, including with PUC and CA staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to manage various projects and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for influencing and persuading various stakeholders.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (3-5) of regulatory experience, preferably with matters before the Hawaii PUC or a similar agency with jurisdiction over electric utilities; or
• Several years (3-5) of business or technical experience, ideally in fields such as engineering, accounting, budgeting, planning, rate analysis, regulatory affairs, economics, or finance.

SENIOR REGULATORY ANALYST

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides input to the development of the Company's policies relating to regulatory affairs, and substantive direction for the development, preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of Regulatory dockets, investigations, and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”). Reviews and prepares applications, written testimonies, and other regulatory documents and recommends revisions to be consistent with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions. Assists in the development, interpretation, and administration of the Company’s tariffs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation and presentation of Regulatory dockets to meet the Company’s need for timely PUC approvals, coordinating, work, developing schedule for preparation of and ensuring timely submission of requisite documents, and preparing witnesses for appearance at PUC evidentiary hearings. Coordinates, manages and implements the organization, production and distribution/transmission of printed and electronic copies of filing materials in accordance with Commission rules.
• Leads the development of regulatory strategy and Company positions, and drafts, reviews and edits applications, written testimonies, exhibits, work papers and other regulatory documents to maximize persuasiveness for Regulatory proceedings, significant investigations and other regulatory proceedings and recommends changes to be consistent with Company policy, PUC rules, laws and decisions, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required, including development and maintenance of favorable relationship with PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”) and ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory filing requirements.
• Assists in the administration of and provides technical advice and information to other departments , PUC staff, CA staff, and the general public on regulatory and tariff matters (e.g., rule interpretation, rewriting rules as necessary, ensuring timely and accurate administration of tariff changes), particularly with respect to Company Rules.
• Drafts or assists in drafting testimony in PUC cases to articulate Company policy consistent with and in light of testimonies of other Company witnesses and legal and regulatory principles and considerations.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles of accounting and finance usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii.
• Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, and/or statistics.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, Public Utilities Commission staff, Consumer Advocate staff, and other State and County staff.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.

Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7) of related regulatory experience, preferable in matters before the Hawaii PUC, or an equivalent agency with ratemaking jurisdiction for electric utilities.
• Multiple years (5-7) of related business and technical experience, preferable in such occupational areas as engineering, accounting, budget and planning, rate analysis and design, regulatory affairs, economics, or finance.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Regulatory Analyst II [Req ID 10753] position is $89,100.00 to $113,700.00. The hiring range for the Senior Regulatory Analyst [Req ID 10753] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information