Manager - Rates & Load Forecasting

Requisition ID: 91916

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

This position manages the Rates & Load Forecasting functions, leading a team responsible for developing and maintaining the company’s electric rates, revenue models, and load forecasts. The manager will oversee the production of high-quality regulatory filings, forecasting models, and data-driven reporting used to support rate cases, financial planning, and corporate strategy.

The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory and analytical expertise with the ability to lead technical professionals, manage priorities, and deliver accurate, timely outputs under changing conditions. The role requires hands-on experience with rate design, forecasting methods, and modern data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a high-performing team of analysts supporting rate design, cost of service, and load forecasting activities.

- Oversee preparation and delivery of regulatory filings, including testimony, schedules, and responses to data requests.

- Review and approve analytical work products—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Direct development and maintenance of forecasting models and analytical dashboards used to support rate design, revenue analysis, and performance tracking.

- Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Regulatory, and Operations to align forecasts with planning assumptions.

- Drive automation and data governance improvements, including integration of forecasting data into enterprise reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

- Support senior leadership by preparing executive-level presentations and decision support materials.

- Manage workload, establish priorities, and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and technical mentoring.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.

- 6+ years of experience in rate design, load forecasting, or energy analytics.

- Proven ability to manage projects and mentor staff in a technical or analytical environment.

- Working knowledge of rate design principles, cost of service modeling, and electric utility forecasting.

- Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools, including Power BI, SQL, and Excel.

- Strong written and oral communication skills; experience presenting complex analytical results to non-technical audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to work across departments and manage deadlines under dynamic conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in a regulated utility or energy company.

- Familiarity with forecasting models (econometric, end-use, or time-series).

- Experience with Python or R for data analysis and automation.

- Exposure to regulatory processes and testimony preparation.

- Leadership training or prior experience in a lead or senior analyst capacity.

Job Overview

In this role, the Manager leads analytical, forecasting, and rate development functions critical to the company’s regulatory and financial performance. The position combines technical and managerial responsibilities to ensure high-quality, timely, and transparent outputs that support both internal decision-making and external regulatory compliance.

Job Overview

Leaders in this role manage cost of service studies, load research and other rate regulation matters.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Directs the development of cost of service studies to support rates and rate designs to meet marketing objectives

- Directs load research activities to support cost of service, rate analyses activities and other marketing/corporate initiatives

- Directs other rate regulation activities such as formula rates, attachment rates, rate case regulatory forecast and Memorandum for Record (MFR) development

- Manages the Regulatory Affairs Business Unit computer support and budget activities

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- High School Grad / GED

- Bachelor's Degree

- Experience: 8+ years

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's - Business Administration

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Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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