Regulatory Analyst (Regulatory Research & Strategy)

Posting End Date: 02/02/2024 

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

 

 

This position can be filled in New Orleans, LA or Little Rock, AR. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Research, compile, analyze and provide support for regulatory filings related to new and emerging technologies (both utility-side and customer-side of the meter), supports the development of innovative regulatory recovery strategies and new pricing mechanisms, utilizes quality assurance/peer reviews, provides documentation and analysis of rate issues, coordinates 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:

• Work 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, RIM tests 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., 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.;
• Perform research and analysis to evaluate potential rate design solutions to address emerging and changing market conditions (DSM, Energy Efficiency, 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, 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.
• Complete other ad hoc analysis as needed.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• MBA or master’s degree in relevant field preferred.

 

Minimum experience required of the position

• Regulatory Analyst I - 0 years
• Regulatory Analyst II or III – 1-3 years
• Regulatory Analyst Sr – 3-5 years
• Regulatory Analyst Sr Lead – 7+ years

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Self-starter and requires little or no supervision.
• Advanced PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office and other mainframe business applications.
• Strong ability to develop detailed spreadsheets required.
• Ability to perform detailed analysis and convert this analysis into a meaningful summary for which to make recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments.
• Flexible and able to adjust to ch