Regulatory Analyst II or 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.

 

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

 

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)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Regulatory Analyst II or Senior Regulatory Analyst level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate.

 

REGULATORY ANALYST II

JOB FUNCTION:

Supports the coordination of Hawaiian Electric Company’s (“Company”) regulatory policies and provides substantive guidance in the preparation, submission, presentation, and execution of regulatory dockets, investigations and other major regulatory matters before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”).  Reviews and prepares applications, testimonies, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policy, Hawaii regulatory law, and industry standards in other jurisdictions.  Assists in interpreting and administering the Company’s tariffs.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation and submission of regulatory dockets to secure timely PUC approvals.  Coordinates work, develops schedules, ensures timely submission of required documents, and prepares witnesses for PUC hearings. 

• Manages the organization, production and distribution of filing materials, ensuring compliance with Commission rules for both printed and electronic formats.
• Develops regulatory strategies and Company positions.  Drafts, reviews and edits applications, testimonies, exhibits, and other regulatory documents, ensuring alignment with Company policies, PUC rules, and relevant legal and regulatory decisions.
• Maintains relationships with the PUC and Consumer Advocate (“CA”), ensuring compliance with all regulatory filing requirements.
• Provides technical advice and support to other departments, PUC staff, CA staff, and the public on regulatory and tariff matters including rule interpretations, revisions, and administration of tariff changes.
• Drafts or assists in drafting testimonies that reflect Company policy, aligning with legal and regulatory principles and the testimonies of other Company witnesses.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of accounting, finance principles, typically gained through education or relevant experience.
• Familiarity knowledge of regulatory principles and practice, particularly as it relates to Hawaii.
• Working knowledge of economics, engineering, planning, regulatory law, or statistics.
• Proficiency of personal computers and software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing.

 

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with all levels including with PUC staff and CA staff.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to manage various projects and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for influencing and persuading various stakeholders.

 

Experience Requirements

• Several years (3-5) of regulatory experience, preferably in regulatory matters before the Hawaii PUC, or a similar agency with jurisdiction over electric utilities; or
• Multiple years (5-7) of business or techn