City of Austin ยท 3 weeks ago
Utility Regulatory Policy Analyst
Austin Energy Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic cities. They are seeking a Utility Regulatory Policy Analyst to research, analyze, and interpret regulatory and electric industry trends, evaluate impacts of regulations, and support legislative strategies to improve Austin Energy's position in the electric industry.
Association
Responsibilities
Provides support for legislative strategies to improve Austin Energy's position in the electric industry including analyzing and drafting legislative bills
Reviews and analyzes data related to utility operations
Monitors and reports on regulatory filings
Analyzes and monitors State and Federal regulatory and legislative trends as implemented throughout the electric industry
Monitors and participates in meetings with industry, cooperatives, municipalities, new market entrants, and environmental and consumer organizations
Monitors and participates in the State regulatory processes, including rulemakings, contested cases, workshops, and projects
Performs and reviews economic analyses of State and Federal operational and financial reports related to the electric industry
Supports expert witnesses in contested case proceedings and workshops before the State regulatory authority, as required
Researches regulatory related issues, analyzes strategic alternatives, and recommends strategic policy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Economic, Public Affairs, or any utility regulatory process development field, plus three (3) years of related work experience
Knowledge of regulatory processes at the State, Federal, and Local level; revenue requirements; rate design; and rate filing requirements
Knowledge of utility regulation issues
Knowledge of municipal utility finance and accounting
Knowledge of competitive business practices and analysis
Ability to understand and implement performance-based measurements
Ability to complete detailed analysis
Ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to review materials to be submitted for regulatory proceedings
Skill in preparing and analyzing economic and statistical reports
Skill in communicating effectively, orally, and in writing
Skill in using computers and related software applications
Skill in preparing professional reports, papers, and articles for publication
Preferred
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes at the state and federal level
Basic understanding of revenue requirements, rate design, and rate filing requirements
Knowledge of utility regulation issues and basic understanding of municipal utility finance and accounting
Familiarity with ERCOT market rules and experience operating in ERCOT stakeholder process
Experience preparing legislative bill analyses on electric utility policy issues in Texas
Experience preparing testimony for administrative hearings on electric utility issues
Experience in rulemakings and administrative processes before the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Ability to travel to one or more location for regular work assignments
Benefits
Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development
Leadership opportunities
Low-cost medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave time
Highly competitive retirement plan
Career development opportunities
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Brian Gardner
Chief Information Security Officer
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Marketing Supervisor
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