Consumers Energy · 1 day ago
Prin Rates Analyst
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to its customers. The Principal Rates Analyst‑Regulatory Policy serves as a senior subject-matter expert in utility ratemaking and regulatory analysis, overseeing and evaluating laws and regulations that impact the utility’s business practices and regulatory filings.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic insights to influence business decisions related to regulatory strategy and customer rate impacts
May also have responsibility for driving internal customer communications based on proposed tariff changes
Responsible for monitoring public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures that could impact utility rate case filings and determining the appropriate course of action
Perform highly complex electric marginal and embedded cost of service studies, including all required special studies
Drive partnerships with other departments to ensure cross-functional alignment
Oversee the creation of technical and cost analyses required to develop and gain approval for filings
Update highly complex rate case exhibits and assist in preparing testimony for filings
Responsible for capturing key metrics on highly complex utility and/or regulatory rate filings, which may include tracking docket numbers, authorized return on equity, capital structure, requested and approved rate base, and expected changes in customer rates
Other duties as assigned or as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law, or Engineering with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience creating executive‑level PowerPoint and other communications; developing levelized cost, cost‑benefit, and other investment analyses; drafting briefs; and managing documentation
OR Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law, or Engineering with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience creating executive‑level PowerPoint and other communications; developing levelized cost, cost‑benefit, and other investment analyses; drafting briefs; and managing documentation
OR High School Diploma with a minimum of eleven (11) years of experience creating executive‑level PowerPoint and other communications; developing levelized cost, cost‑benefit, and other investment analyses; drafting briefs; and managing documentation
Demonstrated ability to summarize legal documents
Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience using Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word
Ability to coach and mentor junior analysts
Ability to compile, manage, and utilize large data sets in Excel and other data management software and systems
Understanding of utility operations, strategic priorities, and regulatory frameworks across electric and gas systems
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence decision‑makers
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO – CMS & Consumers Energy
Jennifer Kennedy
CEO Communications and Strategic Events
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