Principal Rate Analyst
Principal Rate Analyst
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$ 95200 - 135200
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Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
To provide project supervision as well as regulatory and technical expertise for jurisdictional cost of service studies revenue requirement determinations fuel clause administration and related projects for the Companys electric gas and thermal energy businesses for various state and Federal regulatory jurisdictions and agencies. Prepare and file expert testimony and stand cross-examination on contested issues before regulatory agencies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Work with Xcels business units and regulatory management to develop regulatory strategies and work plans that will meet cost recovery objectives to ensure electric gas and thermal energy rates that are competitive profitable and within regulatory guidelines. This includes the analysis of other companies as well as alternative regulatory approaches
- Develop strategies draft testimony and/or exhibits to support assigned regulatory applications. Appear as an expert witness on behalf of the company. Analyze intervener testimony to formulate responsive testimony and assist with cross-examination strategies.
- Develop plans to ensure effective revenue analysis strategies are made in a restructured environment. Develop proposals to achieve Xcels objectives in jurisdictions implementing retail choice.
- Coordinate interveners and Commission staff data request responses and auditing functions on technical issues during general rate filings and other filed petitions and assist in support required during the hearing process. Also provide information to Commission/Department when cases are not pending as a Company spokesperson on technical issues.
- Work directly with Information Services to assist in the development enhancement and maintenance of the areas various information systems to meet the regulatory information needs of the Company and improve the information process.
- Provide technical assistance to department employees to increase their knowledge and efficiency in the areas of rate regulation and revenue requirements information management processing and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- 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 Companys 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.
- Frequent overnight travel required; extensive overtime.
Preferred
- Prior utility experience
- Prior cost of service experience
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at .
Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $95200.00 to $135200.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
