Rates Analyst

The Rates Analyst III role is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting information on technical, demographic, and financial data concerning the Company. This position will perform a wide variety of substantive and complex analytical, business, rate-making and regulatory filings review that affects the operations of the Company. In addition, the position will build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the Company are maintained.

Location:

Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepares and assists with preparation of regulatory filings for the provision of retail electric services. Prepares and submits informational filings containing prices for retail electric services determined pursuant to formulae and related provisions in approved tariffs and the associated work papers supporting the determination of these prices.

- Performs and reviews analyses related to rate design and pricing of retail electric services, including preparing typical bill reports, bill impact studies, and related reporting requirements for filing with regulatory agencies and for external communications related to retail rate proposals.

- Provide information to business units and rates/regulatory management that will assist in the development and implementation of rate related strategies that will meet cost recovery objectives to ensure rates are within regulatory guidelines. Analyze other companies' rate filings and results to increase expertise and keep abreast of regulatory matters.

- Assist with the preparation of the Company’s annual business plan revenue models, including but not limited to the revenue forecast, revenue requirement projections, transmission and distribution separation and rate case models and the preparation of rate related documents used by other departments.

- Facilitate interveners and Commission staff data request responses and auditing functions on technical issues during general rate filings and other filed petitions and assist in support required during the hearing process.

- Maintain effective communication between departments. Provide technical support to other departments concerning rate analysis information and issues. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to present complex information to a highly diverse group of receivers.

- Participates with other Company departments to evaluate, develop, and implement procedures associated with new rate design and/or cost recovery mechanisms.

- Participation as the department representative on various cross-functional Company projects.

- Storm roles as appropriate to the role and skillset.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

- Storm role duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or other related disciplines

- 3+ years of relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience in the utility industry

- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Skills/Abilities:

- Mathematics

- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

- Economics and Accounting

- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

- Design

- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

- Critical Thinking

- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

- Reading Comprehension

- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

- Complex Problem Solving

- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

- Written Comprehension

- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

- Oral Comprehension

- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

- Written Expression

- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

- Deductive Reasoning

- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

- Inductive Reasoning

- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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