Regulatory Consultant/Senior Regulatory Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Analyses Performs discounted cash flow analysis and generally reviews and works closely with corporate finance regarding cost of capital and financial filings.

Prepares and oversees complex tariff and regulatory filings; leads other analysts and provides management and other departments with extensive technical expertise, analyses and recommended strategies for complex and nonroutine problems in a specialty area or across multiple functions;

independently writes, oversees and reviews the development of comments, testimony, exhibits, work papers and / or other documentation for regulatory proceedings

Internal Consulting Provides technical solutions to complex and nonroutine business / regulatory matters; leads and mentors others in formulating alternative solutions for a range of complex business / regulatory problems;

advises senior management

Regulatory Strategy Provides leadership in the development of regulatory strategy; leads team in identifying industry and business changes and emerging customer interests to develop proactive regulatory strategies / tactics in collaboration with relevant functions (e.

g., legal, government affairs, engineering); may service as a company witness

Compliance Leads the development of compliance standards that reflect the needs of PGE and addresses identified risks and concerns;

submits to management and senior leadership for review and approval

• External Interaction Advocates company interests on regulatory issues with customers, stakeholders and regulatory bodies;
• negotiates with regulatory staff and other interested parties to reach outcomes which advance company objectives; presents company proposals;

cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders

Regulatory Analyses Performs discounted cash flow analysis and generally reviews and works closely with corporate finance regarding cost of capital and financial filings.

• Applies overall understanding of the company’s business operations to contribute to the company’s regulatory approach and prepare regulatory filings;
• independently writes comments and testimony and develops exhibits, work papers and / or other documentation for regulatory proceedings;

leads other analysts and provides management with technical expertise, analyses and recommended approaches in specialty area or on more complex issues

Internal Consulting Formulates alternative solutions to complex business / regulatory problems that address requirements and advance the company’s regulatory objectives, including impacts on earnings and customer relations;

advises senior management

Regulatory Strategy Contributes to the development of regulatory strategy; provides support and consultation to other departments and senior management to ensure that regulatory concepts, constraints and opportunities are understood and considered;

conducts economic analysis and testimony drafting, including work papers; may serve as a company witness

Compliance Provides oversight to junior analysts; reviews and evaluates the compliance process to determine if the organization is being responsive to the needs of PGE

External Interaction Drafts responses to complex data requests; represents the department and company with customers, stakeholders and regulatory bodies on a range of issues;

advocates company interests, negotiates for the company and presents company proposals; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience

Experience Typically five or more years in related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of business, engineering and / or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles

Expert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation, specifically cost of capital

Intermediate knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities

General Competencies

Intermediate knowledge of enterprise / business awareness

Advanced decision-making skills

Advanced diplomacy skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Advanced resiliency and adaptability skills

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of business, engineering and / or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles

Advanced knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation, specifically cost of capital

Intermediate knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities

General Competencies

Intermediate business-acumen skills

Intermediate problem-solving skills

Advanced written and oral communication skills

Intermediate analytical thinking skills

Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

Intermediate resiliency and adaptability skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial : Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule / Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Physical Capabilities

Driving / travel / commute : Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment - Indoor / Outdoor

Office

Compensation Range :

$85,500.00 - $169,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.