Principal Rate Analyst

Xcel Energy • Denver, CO

143d • $95,200 - $135,200

About The Position

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 Company's 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.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior utility experience
• Prior cost of service experience

Responsibilities

• Work with Xcel's 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.
• 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 Xcel's 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.
• 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 area's various information systems.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Limited-Purpose FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree