Rates Analyst Senior

Job Title

Perform a lead role in the development of rates and ensure the timely and accurate filing of rate applications and compliance documents by overseeing, developing and preparing the necessary technical analysis. Develop and prepare special studies and management reports. Interface with regulatory agencies, other departments and external customers in the support of regulatory affairs and pricing objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and prepare regulatory filings and associated tariffs including the supporting work papers, documentation, and analyses, discovery responses and testimony supporting base rate applications, gas cost recovery filings and other rider rate filings.
• Maintain, update and revise rate models with financial and accounting data, review monthly rate calculations and associated filings and update the billing system.
• Oversee and ensure that the Company official tariff is maintained and properly reflects all changes approved by the BPU.
• Assist with the development of new cost of service (revenue requirement) models to analyze the impact of changes in law, regulatory rules or policies, offering of new rate schedules, expansion of service into new territory, large construction projects, etc.
• Oversee, develop and prepare other special studies and projects required in response to audits, regulatory requirements or at senior management's request.
• Monitor, analyze and react to regulatory changes; ensure compliance with BPU directives; and coordinate regulatory-driven accounting changes with appropriate departments.
• Provide rate-related support to outside consultants and others as requested.
• Provide information directly to BPU Staff and other regulatory stakeholders as needed to conduct the position duties.
• Act as a resource for internal and external inquiries regarding rate and regulatory matters; prepare rate assumptions for financial forecasts as requested.
• Interface with other departments to support regulatory compliance in billing, credit and collection practices, accounting procedures, marketing and other activities subject to regulatory oversight and/or periodic reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent work may be considered in lieu of degree.

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI "Total Rewards" Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

SJI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Compensation Range: $84,000 - 134,400