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Entergy · 2 weeks ago

Strategic Rate Analyst II - Sr. Lead

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Entergy is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking a Strategic Rate Analyst II - Sr. Lead to support regulatory filings related to new technologies and innovative pricing mechanisms. The role involves analyzing rate issues, consulting with internal teams, and developing regulatory recovery strategies to enhance customer options and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform

No H1B

Responsibilities

Consult collaboratively with jurisdictional Regulatory Affairs and other internal teams to support emerging technology-related rulemakings and growth-related efforts through the development of regulatory recovery strategy models, pricing of new customer options, RIM tests, large customer pricing models, and other analysis to determine optimal regulatory strategies around these business opportunities and affecting successful regulatory reviews and approvals

Research regulatory and policy implications and assist with development of points of view, prepare summaries of other utility regulatory filings and proceedings, and perform analysis as needed on emerging issues (e.g., hyperscale customer developments, grid modernization efforts, new and emerging technologies and related products, services, and utility offerings).  Emerging technologies include: customer product and service offerings, smart grid, energy efficiency/demand-side management (DSM), renewable energy and related concepts (community solar, green tariffs), distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, micro-grids, etc. Develop subject matter expertise on assigned regulatory issues to allow analyst to serve as a consultant to internal customers

Perform research and analysis to evaluate potential rate design solutions to address emerging and changing market conditions (large customer additions, DSM, MISO, and other changes) and/or customer issues

Provide detailed analysis and review of rate filing documents developed to support Operating Company requests regarding new and emerging technologies and new products, services, and utility offerings, including related work papers and supporting schedules

Document and assist in the interpretation of regulatory order filing requirements

Perform quantitative analysis of Entergy rate schedules to evaluate customer bill impacts for multiple customer classes from residential to large industrials, which requires the ability and knowledge to prepare, understand, and review tariffs and tariff calculations which collect utility costs (e.g., non-fuel, energy efficiency, environmental, and new product offerings)

Provide support to other Regulatory Services teams for the accurate and efficient preparation of regulatory filings, including but not limited to proforma adjustments, cost of service allocations and rates that provides for reasonable recovery of the cost to serve in a manner that is equitable to our customers while recognizing corporate financial stability

Perform peer reviews for new tariffs, regulatory recovery models, rate cases, development of special riders and other filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable jurisdictional rules regarding recovery and filing requirements

Proactively follow industry trends and developments and support the weekly and quarterly communications

Prepare professionally written summaries, reports, and presentations on researched findings and analyses using structured content and appropriate charts, tables, and visual aids

Complete other ad hoc analysis as needed

Qualification

Regulatory analysisRate design techniquesQuantitative analysisUtility operations knowledgeAnalytical methodsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsProblem solving skillsAttention to detailEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Math, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience

Regulatory Analyst II / III – 1-3 years

Regulatory Analyst Sr – 3-5 years

Regulatory Analyst Sr Lead – 7+ years

Strong analytical skills

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Strong attention to details

Self-starter and requires little or no supervision

Advanced PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office and other mainframe business applications

Strong ability to develop detailed spreadsheets required

Ability to perform detailed analysis and convert this analysis into a meaningful summary from which to make recommendations

Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments

Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting

Willing and able to perform other duties as required and learn new processes and technologies

Communicate clearly and confidently to diverse audiences in both formal and informal settings

Ability to prepare and deliver professional and engaging presentations

Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups, both in-person and virtually

Ability to distill written or presented content into clear, concise, and accurate summaries tailored for various audiences

Preferred

broad knowledge of and recent experience in utility operations, analytical methods, and techniques employed in revenue requirement, allocations, and cost of service

rate design techniques, bill frequency and bill impact analysis

electric usage characteristics and parameters such as units of measure and the impacts of those on the utility's operation

business requirements of internal departments concerned with customer data, such as Utility Pricing & Analysis, Regulatory Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, System Planning, Finance, Accounting and the requirements of external regulatory agencies