Rates Specialist ​/ Rates Analyst

Help shape the future of clean energy—one rate at a time. Are you passionate about data, analytics, and solving complex financial challenges? Do you enjoy transforming numbers into strategic decisions that benefit customers, communities, and the environment? Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is seeking a Rates Specialist or Rates Analyst to help develop and implement retail electric rates that are competitive, equitable, and financially sustainable.

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to meaningful public service while supporting California's clean energy future, we'd love to hear from you.

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is the default energy provider for the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. Since launching in 2021, CEA has grown to serve more than 255,000 residential and business customers accounts while pursuing an ambitious goal of providing 100% renewable energy by 2035.

Our mission is to deliver cleaner energy, competitive rates, and exceptional customer service while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

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Reporting to the Senior Key Accounts/Programs Manager, the Rates Specialist / Analyst supports the development, analysis, and implementation of CEA's retail electric rate structures and financial models.

Working closely with the Programs, Power Procurement, and Finance teams, you'll analyze complex data, forecast financial impacts, evaluate rate options, and help ensure CEA's pricing remains competitive while supporting long-term organizational goals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems and making data-driven decisions that have a direct impact on customers and California's clean energy future.

Electric rates aren't just numbers—they influence affordability, sustainability, customer behavior, and the long-term success of clean energy programs.

• Competitive
• Equitable
• Financially sustainable
• Aligned with California's clean energy future

• Develop and evaluate retail electric rate structures, including time-of-use and tiered rates
• Conduct cost-of-service and rate impact analyses across customer classes
• Build statistical and financial models to forecast revenues, loads, and key cost drivers
• Support rate-setting processes consistent with Board-approved policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze energy procurement costs, customer participation, and load forecasts to inform pricing decisions
• Coordinate with utility partners to validate data, formulas, and customer cost comparisons
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
• Manage regulatory filings, compliance reporting, and data requests
• Collaborate with Finance, Power Procurement, Programs, and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely rate implementation
• Monitor California utility tariffs, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) offerings, and industry trends to identify opportunities and best practices

• Four years of professional experience in the energy industry, particularly in utility rates, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), statistical analysis, financial modeling, or rate development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience developing financial models and working with large, complex data sets
• Experience using SQL, APIs, Microsoft Excel, and/or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience working for a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA),…