Sr Manager of Regulatory Affairs

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Canyon Lake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs for a full-time assignment with a Texas utility client. You will lead regulatory activities, develop rate case strategies, and perform complex financial analyses to support revenue requirements and rate design.

The role requires 3-5+ years in regulatory affairs within regulated utilities, strong modeling and communication skills, and travel within Texas. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.
• 3-5+ years in regulatory affairs within a regulated utility environment.
• Experience managing regulatory filings, rate proceedings, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of utility ratemaking principles, financial analysis and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to regulators or leadership.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; regulatory reporting tools.
• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to travel within Texas.
• Note: Client cannot sponsor visa.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory affairs activities for a regulated utility operation, aligning objectives, financial performance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute rate case strategies, including filings, schedules, and testimony for state proceedings.
• Perform financial, economic, and regulatory analyses to support revenue requirements and rate design.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and implement approved rate adjustments and tariff updates.
• Collaborate with finance and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, depreciation, tax, and long-range strategies.
• Prepare annual and periodic regulatory reports and coordinate data validation across departments.
• Serve as primary contact with regulatory agencies and build relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impacts for leadership recommendations.
• Coordinate with external consultants on studies related to rate cases and cost allocation.
• Forecast revenues and funding needs based on operational and financial trends.
• Prepare presentations, reports, budgets, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Document ongoing regulatory compliance across state and federal obligations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Financial analysis

Rate design

Project management

Communication

Regulatory filings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs for a Full Time assignment with one of our premier Utilities clients in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory affairs activities for a regulated utility operation, ensuring alignment between business objectives, financial performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute rate case strategies, including preparation of regulatory filings, supporting schedules, and testimony for state regulatory proceedings.
• Perform complex financial, economic, and regulatory analyses to support revenue requirements, rate design, and authorized returns.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and oversee implementation of approved rate adjustments and tariff updates.
• Partner with finance and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, depreciation analysis, tax-related matters, and long-range financial strategies.
• Prepare annual and periodic regulatory reports and coordinate data validation efforts across multiple departments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and cultivate productive relationships with industry stakeholders and policymakers.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess potential business impacts, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate with external consultants on studies related to rate cases, cost allocation, depreciation, and rate design.
• Evaluate operational and financial trends to forecast revenues, funding requirements, and future utility performance.
• Prepare presentations, reports, budgets, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatory obligations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, rate analysis, financial planning, or a related function within a regulated utility environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory filings, rate proceedings, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Strong understanding of utility ratemaking principles, financial analysis, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to regulators, stakeholders, or executive leadership.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related financial or regulatory reporting tools.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Texas for meetings, hearings, and business-related activities.

Preferred Skills

• MBA, CPA, or other advanced business or financial credential.
• Experience supporting regulated water and wastewater utility operations.
• Direct experience with utility regulatory proceedings in Texas or comparable regulatory jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of cost-of-service studies, depreciation analysis, and utility rate design methodologies.

Client Can not sponsor visa

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and