Senior Rate Analyst: Regulatory Strategy & Testimony

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

EAP

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Principal Rate Analyst in Denver to deliver regulatory and technical expertise for jurisdictional cost of service studies, revenue requirements, and fuel clause administration across electric, gas and thermal energy businesses. You will prepare testimony and stand cross-examination before agencies.

The role entails developing regulatory strategies, coordinating data requests, and working with informational systems to support regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business, Accounting, Economics or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company accounting, budgeting and financial forecasting procedures and systems.
• Ability to appear as an expert witness.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of the Company's cost of service and revenue requirement procedures.
• Minimum of five years of analyst experience.
• Must be proficient at database and personal computer analytical and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory strategies and work plans to meet cost recovery objectives and keep rates competitive within regulatory guidelines.
• Draft testimony and exhibits; appear as an expert witness; respond to intervener testimony and assist with cross-examination.
• Create plans for revenue analysis in a restructured environment and proposals for rate objectives in jurisdictions with retail choice.
• Coordinate data requests and auditing during filings and hearings; support the Company spokesperson on technical issues.
• Collaborate with Information Services to enhance information systems for regulatory needs and improve processes.
• Provide technical training to increase knowledge of rate regulation and revenue requirements.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Expert testimony

Regulatory strategy

Data requests coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Database tools

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Principal Rate Analyst in Denver to deliver regulatory and technical expertise for jurisdictional cost of service studies, revenue requirements, and fuel clause administration across electric, gas and thermal energy businesses. You will prepare testimony and stand cross-examination before agencies.

The role entails developing regulatory strategies, coordinating data requests, and working with informational systems to support regulatory filings.