Rate Analyst jobs in Texas

Rate Analyst monitors, reviews, and evaluates service rates and charges for various public utilities. Calculates cost-of-service and performs related rate analysis. Being a Rate Analyst ensures filings comply with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requirements. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of business administration or related field. Additionally, Rate Analyst typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Rate Analyst gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Rate Analyst typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Rate Analyst
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas
  • Austin, TX FULL_TIME
  • Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations:
    Public Utility Commission of T
    1701 N Congress Ave
    Austin 78701
    Job: Business and Financial Operations
    Employee Status: Regular
    Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
    State Job Code: 1080 1080, 1082, 1084, 1085
    Salary Admin Plan: B
    Grade: 20 B20, B22, B24, B26
    Salary (Pay Basis): 5,417.00 - 9,167.00 (Monthly)
    Number of Openings: 1
    Overtime Status: Exempt
    Job Posting: Feb 21, 2024, 3:06:36 PM
    Closing Date: Ongoing
    Description

    Work with us and make a difference in Texas!

    The Public Utility Commission regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.

    We are committed to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure.

    Thank you for your interest in employment with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We are committed to the recruitment and promotion of a character-driven, competent, productive and diverse workforce. Our employees come from a broad range of professional backgrounds, from attorneys and engineers to administrative support staff, united by their passion to be accountable to the people of Texas and provide equitable, efficient, and effective regulation in an increasingly competitive environment.

    We understand that motivated, knowledgeable staff are essential for the successful completion of our vital work. If you're ready to join our efforts to serve our fellow Texans by helping electrical, water, sewer and telecom utilities attain and maintain compliance, we would love to hear from you. Working at the PUC will not only broaden your professional horizons, it will also make you part of a highly motivated, technically proficient and warmly collegial team of professionals. Apply today!

    The BENEFITS of working at the PUC

    In addition to an affirming work environment and a family-oriented culture, we offer an array of attractive benefits to our employees. A summary of benefits can be found at

    DIVISION - RATE REGULATION/TARIFF AND RATE ANALYSIS

    POSITION TYPE - This position is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week.

    The Rate Regulation Division is the branch of the PUC that is most involved in the agency's traditional regulatory rate-setting function. The Rate Regulation Division consists of three sections: the Financial Review section, the Water Rates section, and the Tariff and Rate Analysis section.

    The Tariff and Rate Analysis section includes staff members with educational backgrounds primarily in economics and finance; these staff members develop the specific rates that a utility company charges its customers and address issues related to the proper allocation of a utility's costs to different customer groups, such as residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

    The Rate Regulation Division also leads and participates in various rulemaking proceedings and works on other projects involving rate-related issues for electric, water, and telephone utility companies.

    Tariff and Rate Analysis is seeking a Rate Analyst who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing complex to highly advanced regulatory work that includes analysis of utility cost allocation, cost unbundling, and rate design in areas subject to rate regulation. Work involves evaluating rates, costs, pricing, and tariff provisions. Maintain contact with representatives of utilities and consumers and with other Commission staff members.

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:

    Financial Analyst I

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus.

    Financial Analyst II

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus; and a minimum of one (1) years of full-time work experience in a position involving utilities, economic, statistical, or regulatory analysis.

    Financial Analyst III

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus; and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time work experience in a position involving utilities, economic, statistical, or regulatory analysis.

    Financial Analyst IV

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus; and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time work experience in a position involving utilities, economic, statistical, or regulatory analysis.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or related field, or relevant professional certification (such as CPA, CFA, etc.).
    • Two (2) years' experience in a position of responsibility in the regulation of electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities; electric utility cost allocation; or economic research and analysis relating to the electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer industries, or a combination of these.
    • Experience as an expert witness in major regulatory proceedings.
    • Experience performing regression analyses using common statistical software packages.
    • Knowledge of Commission rules, policies, and procedures.

    VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

    Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

    The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:

    If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran - DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty - Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.

    A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:

    Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 9.5% less than the recommended salary.

    NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

    Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes:

    • Job title
    • Dates of employment
    • Name of employer
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Description of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for

    Note: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The experience on the resume and CAPPS State of Texas Application must match, otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete.

    The Hiring Manager is requesting the following documents be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application:

    • Letter of Interest
    • Resume
    • Official or Unofficial College Transcripts

    To submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as "relevant."

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS

    To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going to and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list.

    If applying through Work In Texas (WIT) you will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting. An automated email from the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System will be sent to your email on file in WIT with additional instructions.

    REMARKS

    • All information provided in connection with an application for employment must be true and complete, and any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may be grounds for refusal to hire or, if hired, termination.
    • If required for position, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified on the selected candidate through either the Professional Board of Engineers or the State Bar of Texas.
    • A satisfactory driving record is required for driving a state or personal vehicle to conduct agency business. Selected candidates will have their driving record evaluated in accordance with the Commission's Traffic Safety policy.
    • For males born on or after January 1, 1960, the PUC will verify proof of Selective Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Any males born after January 1, 1960 who are not registered will need to provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement.
    • The Public Utility Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
    • The Public Utility Regulatory Act imposes certain restrictions on PUC employees' investments, professional activities, and relationships with regard to "public utilities," as defined by Texas Utilities Code * 11.004. Most PUC employees cannot be an officer, employee, or consultant of a "trade association," and may not be married to an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a "trade association." (See Tex. Util. Code * 12.153.) The trade associations to which this restriction apply are defined in Texas Utilities Code * 11.003(21), and are limited to electric or telecommunications industry-related associations. (The trade association restrictions do not apply to employees who are eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.)
    • PUC employees are prohibited from having a pecuniary interest in a public utility, a public utility affiliate, or "a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to public utilities or affiliates." (Tex. Util. Code * 12.154(a)(1).) A pecuniary interest is a financial interest and includes investments, such as ownership or stock holdings, or interest as an officer, director, partner, employee, attorney, or consultant. However, it does not include interests "held indirectly by ownership of an interest in a retirement system, institution, or fund that in the normal course of business invests in diverse securities independently" of your control. (Tex. Util. Code * 12.154(g).)
    • The PUC has a Post-Employment Restriction - details furnished upon request.
    • The PUC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or participation in protected activity. Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

     

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