Rates & Regulatory Analyst II-Senior
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Helps lead the analysis and interpretation of cost records to compute the costs of product or services (electric, gas, water, etc.).
- Establishes pricing to recover costs and earn a reasonable return.
- Develops and may review data necessary to submit, support and complete rate applications and reports before regulatory authorities.
- Completes and provides detailed evaluations of projects considering various aspects such as statistical data, strategic goals of the company, competition, and the political/social climate.
- Ensures that regulated tariffs meet the specifications of the regulatory environment (PSCW, MPUC, FCC, FERC, etc.).
- Provides strategic direction around forecasting and scheduling utility nominations for the electric and gas distribution systems and customers.
- May oversee the development and maintaince of firm and interruptible supply contracts and agreements to ensure the successful transfer of electric and gas supply across relevant distribution systems.
- Ensures and may provide direction regarding compliance with all laws and regulations within the electric, gas, and water utilities.
- Helps to research current compliance issues and ensures appropriate policies and procedures are in place and being followed.
- Works directly with accounting, finance, customer service and operations to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Develops and implements effective regulatory compliance processes and procedures with both internal and external stakeholders while maintaining working relationships.
- Contributes regulatory compliance expertise toward Company initiatives.
- Ensures adequate internal review of regulatory filings.
- Tracks and monitors regulation and policy to determine the impact to the Company and to identify priority compliance issues.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Preferred areas of focus are business administration, economics, mathematics, political science or accounting.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Analyst II
- Four years or more regulatory or utility sector experience required.
Analyst Senior
- Eight years or more regulatory or utility sector experience required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires excellent oral & written communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the corporation and with associated external parties.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
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