Regulatory Rate Analyst, Progression

Title: Regulatory Rate Analyst, Progression Company
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Tampa Electric Company Location: Midtown East Tower State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Hiring Manager: Ashley Sizemore Recruiter: Mark Koener

TITLE:

Regulatory Rate Analyst, Progression

REPORTS TO:

Sr. Manager, Rates or Regulatory Affairs DEPARTMENT:
Regulatory Affairs POSITION CONCEPT The primary functions of a Regulatory Rate Analyst are to perform rate design and analyses, establish annual cost recovery factors, participate in regulatory and price change proceedings, assist in special contract rate pricing and prepare rate change requests for filing. Other functions include conducting special projects and studies, resolving tariff application conflicts, and responding to tariff information requests.

FOCIS AREAS

• Accounting and other areas to manage the fuel cost recovery clause
• Strong rate calculation skills
• Advanced level Excel skills
• Problem solving and advanced analytics skills

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare cost recovery projection, actual/estimate and true-up filings as well as monthly and annual reports required by the Florida Public Service Commission or other regulatory agencies. Also prepare internal monthly reports such as, but not limited to, cost recovery revenues, interchange, billing determinants, lighting and surveys. (40%)
• Complete rate analyses for specific customer(s), customer groups and customer classes for internal use or in response to external events, requests or opportunities. Perform cost-effectiveness evaluations on cost recovery programs to ensure FPSC compliance and direct program modifications to improve cost-effectiveness, as needed. (5%)
• Prepare regulatory petitions, discovery (e.g. interrogatories, production of documents, data requests, etc.) responses, testimony and other documents, including MFR's for price change proceedings. This also includes coordination with legal counselors for internal and external witness deposition and hearing training and preparation. (15%)
• Conduct special projects and studies to address current or future rate problems or opportunities. Participate in rate design planning and trial rate and/or revenue studies leading to proposed contract or tariff preparation and support. (10%)
• Provide responses to internal and external requests for rate information, billing histories and rate projections and impacts. Prepare typical bill comparisons and Rate Bulletins; update tariff sheets and customer bill inserts pertaining to rate information, as needed. (10%)
• Research regulatory precedents related to current issues and concerns. Provide regulatory perspective and analysis ticipate in regulatory issue resolution activities. (10%)
• Participate in the development and implementation of improvements in software systems utilized in cost analysis, price change preparation, cost recovery and planning for future costs and rates. (10%)

SUPERVISION Indirect supervisory responsibilities over other employees and external consultants may be required when coordinating or serving as lead analyst on a project. RELATIONSHIPS Building and maintaining effective customer relations, both internal and external, is critical to the Regulatory Rate Analyst position.

Internal:
The Regulatory Rate Analyst must work closely with numerous internal departments throughout Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas as well as employees at all levels of the organization. External:
External contact with other utilities, FERC and FPSC commission staff, other regulatory agencies, research facilities, legal counsel and outside consultants. Our Competencies

• Put Safety First
• Foster Strong Teams
• Be Accountable and Respectful
• Be Curious and Adapt
• Create Value for Customers

JOB LEVEL:
Associate Regulatory Rate Analyst Scope Of Position,

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of cost recovery projection, actual/estimate and true-up filings as well as internal and external annual and monthly reports;
• Assist with the preparation of petitions, discovery responses, testimony and other documents related to regulatory matters;
• Assist with preparing typical bill comparisons.

Qualifications

Education Required:

Associate degree in…