Regulatory Analyst

Regulatory Analyst II - Sr. Lead

Job Summary :

Research, compile, analyze, and provide support for regulatory filings related to new and emerging technologies, supports the development of innovative regulatory recovery strategies and new pricing mechanisms (including for large customer rate determinations and new customer options), utilizes quality assurance / peer reviews, provides documentation and analysis of rate issues, consults appropriately with other organizations within the Company, supports rate case and policy development as directed by management.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Primary job responsibilities are to provide high performance professional support in varied technical activities including but not limited to :

• Consult collaboratively with jurisdictional Regulatory Affairs and other internal teams to support emerging technology-related rulemakings and growth-related efforts through the development of regulatory recovery strategy models, pricing of new customer options, RIM tests, large customer pricing models, and other analysis to determine optimal regulatory strategies around these business opportunities and affecting successful regulatory reviews and approvals.
• Research regulatory and policy implications and assist with development of points of view, prepare summaries of other utility regulatory filings and proceedings, and perform analysis as needed on emerging issues (e.g., hyperscale customer developments, grid modernization efforts, new and emerging technologies and related products, services, and utility offerings). Emerging technologies include : customer product and service offerings, smart grid, energy efficiency / demand-side management (DSM), renewable energy and related concepts (community solar, green tariffs), distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, micro-grids, etc. Develop subject matter expertise on assigned regulatory issues to allow analyst to serve as a consultant to internal customers.
• Perform research and analysis to evaluate potential rate design solutions to address emerging and changing market conditions (large customer additions, DSM, MISO, and other changes) and / or customer issues.
• Provide detailed analysis and review of rate filing documents developed to support Operating Company requests regarding new and emerging technologies and new products, services, and utility offerings, including related work papers and supporting schedules.
• Document and assist in the interpretation of regulatory order filing requirements.
• Perform quantitative analysis of Entergy rate schedules to evaluate customer bill impacts for multiple customer classes from residential to large industrials, which requires the ability and knowledge to prepare, understand, and review tariffs and tariff calculations which collect utility costs (e.g., non-fuel, energy efficiency, environmental, and new product offerings);
• Provide support to other Regulatory Services teams for the accurate and efficient preparation of regulatory filings, including but not limited to proforma adjustments, cost of service allocations and rates that provides for reasonable recovery of the cost to serve in a manner that is equitable to our customers while recognizing corporate financial stability.
• Perform peer reviews for new tariffs, regulatory recovery models, rate cases, development of special riders and other filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable jurisdictional rules regarding recovery and filing requirements.
• Proactively follow industry trends and developments and support the weekly and quarterly communications.
• Prepare professionally written summaries, reports, and presentations on researched findings and analyses using structured content and appropriate charts, tables, and visual aids.
• Complete other ad hoc analysis as needed.

Preferred Experience and Requirements :

Candidate will have a broad knowledge of and recent experience in one or more of the following :

Minimum Requirements :

Minimum education required of the position :

Minimum experience required of the position :

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position :

Primary Location : Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option : No Relocation Offered

Union description / code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Travel Percentage : Up to 25%