Senior Regulatory Analyst

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

 

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NP REGULATORY RATE PROCEEDINGS Department of the P REGULATORY RATE PROCEEDINGS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

 

JOB FUNCTION:

 

Provides input to the development of the company's policies relating to regulatory affairs, and substantive direction for the development, preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of Performance-Based Regulations (“PBR”) rate cases, major non-rate case dockets, including developing and providing guidance and strategy on utilization of the Exceptional Project Recovery Mechanism (“EPRM”), significant investigations (e.g., PBR Framework), and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”).  Reviews and prepares applications, written testimonies, and other regulatory documents and recommends revisions to be consistent with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.  Assists Manager of Regulatory Rate Proceedings Department in the development, interpretation, and administration of the Company’s Tariffs.   
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation and presentation of PBR, rate cases and other non-rate case related dockets to meet the Company’s need for timely rate relief and other PUC approvals; including serving as liaison with subsidiaries to facilitate completion of required work, developing schedule for preparation of and ensuring timely submission of requisite documents, and preparing witnesses for appearance at PUC evidentiary hearings.  Coordinates, manages and implements the organization, production and distribution/transmission of printed and electronic copies of filing materials in accordance with applicable Commission rules.
• Leads the development of regulatory strategy and Company positions, and drafts, reviews and edits applications, written testimonies, exhibits, work papers and other regulatory documents to maximize persuasiveness for PBR, rate cases, significant investigations and other regulatory proceedings and recommends changes to be consistent with Company policy, PUC rules, laws and decisions, and regulatory decisions in other jurisdictions.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required, including development and maintenance of favorable relationships with PUC and Consumer Advocate and ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory filing requirements.
• Performs similar and incidental duties as required, including development and maintenance of favorable relationships with PUC and Consumer Advocate and ensuring adequate compliance with regulatory filing requirements.
• Writes testimony in PUC cases to articulate Company policy consistent with and in light of testimonies of other Company witnesses and legal and regulatory principles and considerations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge of the principles of accounting and finance usually acquired through college level courses or related experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii.
• Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, and/or statistics.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications, such as spreadsheets, work processing, etc.

 

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels of Company personnel, Public Utilities Commission staff, Consumer Advocate staff, and other State and County staff.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• In depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.

 

Experience Requirements

• Multiple years (5-7) of related regulatory experience, preferably in matters before the Hawaii PUC, or an equivalent agency with ratemaking jurisdiction for electric utilities.
• Multiple years (5-7) of related business