Regulatory Analyst

To fulfill various preparatory, analytical and administrative requirements associated with the Company’s regulatory compliance obligations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Develop spreadsheet models forecasting annualized costs, revenues and refund amounts.
• Prepare project cost studies supporting certificate (construction) projects to be filed before FERC.
• Compile and analyze monthly cost, revenue and volume throughput data from ledger.
• Translate reported amounts and quantities into schedules supporting regulatory rate and tariff filings.
• Review of FERC Form 2/3Q reporting for consistency and compliance with Regulations.
• Read and report on rate and tariff filings of other pipeline companies to identify need for changes in pipeline rates, tariff or compliance practices.
• Prepare and electronically file tariffs using Tariff Shark software.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbally) with team members and internal/external customers.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of 1-5 years of related work experience. Internships and co-op positions may substitute.
• Knowledge of regulatory cost of service and rate design principles.
• Required to learn Electronic FERC Tariff system.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve simple to complex regulatory and compliance-related issues.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Must consistently display and utilize well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Ability to identify, understand and meet/exceed expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Ability to perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work within a team and act as back-up to other employees’ responsibilities within small Regulatory Department.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• May be required to carry a…