Utility Rate and Financial Analyst

Overview:

The Utility Cost of Service and Rate Analyst Consultant specializes in providing expert guidance to utility companies on rate design, cost allocation, and regulatory compliance. This role involves conducting in-depth cost-of-service studies, developing rate strategies, and advising clients on optimizing revenue structures while maintaining fairness and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities:

• Cost of Service Studies:
  • Perform detailed cost-of-service analyses to allocate costs across customer classes accurately.
  • Evaluate utility operations and expenditures to identify cost drivers and areas for efficiency improvements.
• Rate Design and Strategy Development:
  • Design equitable and sustainable utility rate structures tailored to client objectives.
  • Develop pricing strategies that balance financial stability, customer/member fairness, and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance and Support:
  • Prepare and support regulatory filings, including rate cases, tariffs, and applicable supporting documentation.
  • Provide expert testimony and representation in regulatory proceedings as needed.
• Client Advising and Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with clients to identify challenges and opportunities related to cost recovery and rate structures.
  • Deliver clear and actionable recommendations to utility executives, boards and stakeholders.
  • Provide training to client teams on cost-of-service methodologies and rate-setting practices.
• Market and Policy Analysis:
  • Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions affecting utility rates and cost structures.
  • Analyze the impacts of emerging technologies and renewable energy policies on utility cost and rate design.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility rate design, cost-of-service analysis, or related consulting roles.
  • Proven track record of working with electric utilities.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficiency in cost modeling and advanced Excel functions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of federal and state utility regulations, including FERC, NARUC, or equivalent standards.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and more.

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries.

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

EEO

Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”