Regulatory Analyst II or III (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are filling this role at the mid or senior level depending upon experience of the candidate.

This position will be based in Cayce, SC.  

The Rates & Regulatory Affairs team within Dominion Energy Services is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented individual with knowledge of and/or a desire to learn about the natural gas and electric utility industry.  This position will primarily support Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.’s regulated natural gas business, but may also support the regulated electric business.  

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Monitoring, calculating accounting entries, preparing variance analysis, compiling forecasts, and preparing reports related to the Company’s purchased gas cost recovery mechanism.  With demonstrated skills, this position will also entail involvement in all aspects of the ratemaking process to include the calculation of revenue requirements, cost of service studies, rate analysis, and rate design.  Additional responsibilities will include calculation of rates; responding to various internal and external stakeholder requests for data by overseeing, developing and/or preparing work papers and documentation; preparing, analyzing, and timely filing of regulatory reports and rate applications with regulatory agencies; implementing approved regulatory commission directives and determining appropriate accounting treatment; performing financial projections, modeling, and analysis to assist the Company leadership team in developing regulatory strategies; monitoring surrounding utilities and states for regulatory trends and comparative analysis; and communicating with and providing data to regulatory agencies.  This role will oversee, develop, and/or prepare studies for expert written or oral testimony and may be required to testify as an expert regulatory witness in state and/or federal proceedings.

This role will interface with Company leadership to update and consult on planning for various regulatory proceedings.  This role will interface with legal counsel, regulatory staff, and intervenors during the regulatory process of preparing, filing, or litigating various rate proceedings.  This position will maintain effective working relationships with regulatory staff and other stakeholders. This position will prepare special studies, provide research, gather supporting information, and will assist with projects in response to audit, regulatory requirements, and at senior management’s request.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Mid-level: 3-5 years of experience in state and/or federal regulatory and rate setting process, or equivalent experience.

Senior level: 5-6 years of experience in state and/or federal regulatory and rate setting process, or equivalent experience.

Both Levels:

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced financial, accounting and/or tax concepts, and regulatory issues.
• Outstanding analytical, computer, problem assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral communication, written communication, presentation, coaching, and teaching skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend courses of action, in response to inquiries.
• Ability to be an expert witness, preferred. 
• Experience with SAP, preferred.
• Previous experience with FERC Uniform System of Accounts, preferred.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines:  Accounting, Economics, Finance

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

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Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Fast-paced environment 51 - 75%

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