Senior Rates Analyst

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

We are looking for talented and motivated professionals to join our team! We invite you to apply for our open position(s) below.OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT!Senior Rates AnalystPosted 2/20/2025 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by Community PowerAbout the role: San Diego Community Power ("Community Power") is seeking an experienced Senior Rates Analyst to join our growing team of analytics and operations' experts who will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of processes responsible for the analysis and development of various rate structures for electrical service offered by Community Power.A key priority of this role will be to support and participate in the preparation of statistically valid research studies to forecast, develop, and recommend rate making mechanics consistent with Community Power's Board-approved Rate Development policy, including impact analysis on various customer classes.The Senior Rates Analyst will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support and implement high-quality, data-driven financial planning, accounting, and statistical analytical decisions across the organization and to derive robust strategies around the intersection pertinent to revenue recognition, costs, service expansion, load forecast, and the design of rate and service structures that meet the objectives of the organization as approved by the Board of Directors. This role will perform a wide variety of substantive and complex analytical, business, rate-making and regulatory filings' review that affect the operations of the organization, including providing regulatory and analytical support to the organization.This role will report to the Rates and Strategy Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Perform and/or support Community Power rates forecast, development, review, and updates in accordance with the Board approved Rate Development policy.
• Perform detailed and pertinent rate analysis and comparisons for customers and make recommendations pertaining to utility costs and services.
• Perform and support articulation and development of analytic solutions around rates, service expansion feasibility and product offerings.
• Monitor, follow, and understand other Load Serving Entities ("LSEs") rate design.
• Participate in the design and delivery of primary statistical and analytical studies as it relates to revenue requirements, sales, expenses, rate base and supply, and other miscellaneous charges and fees.
• Support cross-functional projects using data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic rate design and service offering decisions and uncover optimization opportunities, including cost of service studies.
• Support in drafting staff reports and presentations for Board and other public meetings.
• Interface and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding rates-related topics.
• Participate in improving technical processes to address business needs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES
  • Prior experience in utility (e.g., electric, gas, water)/energy sector rate development and/or implementation process(es) is required.
  • A working knowledge of rate development, accounting, and cost accounting principles and practices.
  • Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations.
  • The ability to write concise and accurate reports.
  • The ability to make presentations before management, regulatory agencies, and the public.
  • Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
  • Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or any other related quantitative field.A Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Business Administration, Data Science, or any other related field would be preferred.ANDA minimum of five (5) years of verifiable utility work experience in either electric, gas, and/or water rates, regulatory, accounting and finance, economics or statistical analysis is desirable; with at least two (2) years of verifiable work experience in utility and/or energy rate development.WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONSProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position requires occasional carrying, lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds.Local travel required, and reliable transportation is expected to be able to attend Community Power events, meetings, and workshops as needed.At Community Power we work in the communities we serve and in the office. Community Power works to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and in our communities. Community Power requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated, consistent with governing labor laws.Compensation:Salary Range: The position salary range is: $98,100 - $166,800; with exact compensation to be determined by Community Power, depending upon experience.Benefits: Standard benefits package including but not limited to:
    • Insurance: Community Power offers group health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees. Also provided is a $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
    • Retirement: Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee's Money Purchase Plan.
    • Paid Time Off: 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the discretion of Community Power as needed.
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