Regulatory Affairs Analyst/Manager

Closes:

October 5, 2025

Job Description

Creates quantitative and qualitative analysis required to support corporate objectives, management decision-making, or comply with regulatory agencies or other reporting requirements. Assists in the development and implementation of pricing and/or regulatory strategies, advises and recommends to management appropriate actions, and represents the company publicly in rate case or open meeting matters before state utility commissions. Provides customer service and builds and maintains relationships with both internal and external departments/agencies in order to analyze, influence, streamline, and implement processes.

In Addition, The Successful Candidate May Be Responsible For

- Support of regulatory accounting functions, including but not limited to: assisting with the development of revenue requirements in general rate cases, creation of quantitative and qualitative analyses necessary to support regulatory deadlines and requirements, accounting research or analysis evaluating changes in regulatory accounting rules or commission orders impacting utility financial results of operations, or other as required to support Company objectives.

- The preparation of analysis, applications, petitions, comments, and/or proposed tariffs to support regulatory or tariff change applications, applications to adopt specific utility practices, or responses to show-cause orders of the regulatory commissions.

- Ensuring compliance with certain monthly, quarterly, or annual filing/reporting requirements in the areas of non-revenue related items (such as affiliated interests, disposition of property, meter testing, and similar reports).

- Preparing and providing expert testimony before state and federal regulatory commissions regarding rate and tariff matters and rate applications and likewise evaluates testimony and exhibits of commission staff and intervenors and develops strategies for quasi-judicial hearings including cross-examination questions for Regulatory Counsel.

Requirements

Regulatory Affairs Analyst II:

- Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, general business, tax, statistics or another related field in one of these related disciplines.

- Good understanding of subject area fields such as finance, economics, accounting, energy policy, taxation, statistics, and utility operations.

- Ability to perform analysis as structured by others.

- A team-oriented, collaborative approach to working with others.

- Requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated relationship building, collaboration and influencing skills in working with internal and external stakeholders.

Hiring Range: $84,939 - $110,421

Regulatory Affairs Manager I

- A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, general business, tax, statistics or another related field is required.

- Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated background in accounting, preferably public and/or utility accounting or other specified area.

- Demonstrated success in working with external regulatory staff, commissions, other state and federal agencies, and/or other industry participants.

- A team-oriented, collaborative approach to working with others.

- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

- Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience

- Requires considerable knowledge and understanding of the company’s major business processes and operations.

Hiring Range: $96,517 - $126,439

Regulatory Affairs Manager II: meets all requirements of level I and:

- Requires a minimum of 7+ years of related experience.

- Expected to work independently with little supervision or oversight.

Hiring Range: $109,815 - $144,406

Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered. Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane Headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager. To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

- Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match

- Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions

- Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation

- Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind

- Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health

- Education and development support including tuition assistance

- Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact

- Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $84,939 to $178,999. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com

. Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.