MCE · 7 hours ago
Director of Rates
Hybrid — Concord, CA l San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expMCE is a not-for-profit public agency focused on clean energy solutions and environmental stewardship. The Director of Rates will lead the development and management of innovative rate designs that support MCE’s goals, collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with regulatory frameworks. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to present proposals to MCE’s Board of Directors while ensuring the agency's financial stability.
EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingOil and GasRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Design and implement modern, future‑focused rate structures that advance renewable energy goals and support participation in CAISO energy markets
Lead data‑driven rate and pricing strategies that balance revenue sufficiency, affordability, compliance, and long‑term financial sustainability
Serve as MCE’s subject matter expert on rates, including evaluation of DERs, VPPs, microgrids, and other emerging technologies
Conduct complex modeling, cost‑of‑service studies, and marginal cost analyses to inform strategic, regulatory, and policy decisions
Oversee development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MCE’s Rate Engine and related analytical tools
Manage tariff governance, lifecycle processes, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational readiness
Assess financial, regulatory, and customer impacts of rate and tariff changes, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
Integrate rate design with agency‑wide financial planning, multi‑year forecasting, and cost‑of‑energy discussions
Provide leadership across departments and with consultants, ensuring alignment on rate design, filings, reports, and regulatory strategy
Represent MCE in regulatory proceedings, preparing technical analyses, comments, testimony, and serving as a key advisor or witness
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in leading data driven rate design and decision-making processes within the utility sector
Experience with Regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Strong data analysis skills and expertise in leveraging models and tools for innovative rate design
Strong written and verbal communication skills, disseminating complex ideas to a broad audience, including executives and MCE's Board of Directors, and any additional internal and external stakeholders
Best practices for program and project management
Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
Adobe Suite
Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a closely related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience
At least seven (7) of those ten (10) years in energy and/or similar environments or in a closely related field in an investment banking or related business function
Knowledge of public agency processes both internal and external engagement purposes
Deep understanding of direct and indirect customer behavior and usage change in the electric industry
Understanding and usage experience in variable, time, weather, and condition-dependent rate design software that considers storage, GHG free, and renewable penetration
Innovative billing models from within and outside the electric utility industry
Energy industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in renewable energy technologies that impact rates
Ability to develop data models for rate structures, rate design scenarios, and fiscal impact modeling
Ability to take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve existing policies or create new ones
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing ones in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to regularly engage with external and internal stakeholders through forums and one-on-one discussions to explain and gain support for proposed rates, fostering trust and transparency
Ability to prepare clear, data-backed presentations for the Board of Directors and senior management that outline rate strategies, impacts, and benefits, ensuring strategic alignment and informed decision-making
Preferred
A master's degree in finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Fully paid premiums for health insurance
Parental leave
Dependent care subsidies
Student loan repayment
Employee wellness program
Company
MCE
MCE is a not-for-profit, public agency that has been setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$159MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
2023-11-06Grant· $1M
2023-09-18Grant· $158M
Leadership Team
Dawn Weisz
CEO
Garth Salisbury
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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