Senior Analyst, Regulatory & Rates

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Develops and prepares rate and regulatory filings for CenterPoint Energy Regulated Operations relating to the electric utility in Indiana. Performs research and analysis as requested to support all regulatory activities. Must be able illing to take direction from and learn from senior analysts and management.

Essential Functions:

Assists with the implementation of rate changes and the administration of existing electric rates and tariffs.
Assists with the planning and preparation of required regulatory reports, annual compliance filings, data responses, ordered compliance filings and other similar non-rate case filings.
Maintains compliance with all applicable requirements concerning rates and tariff related matters.
Prepares or assists with preparation of regulatory filings, including testimony, schedules, work papers, requests for information and briefs on a timely basis and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Gathers nalyzes financial information and operating statistics and their impacts for the development of regulatory strategies.
Performs ad-hoc analysis as needed to support department activities (Regulatory, Integrated Resource Planning, etc.)
Supports major rate and regulatory projects
Establishes and maintains communications with members of the various CenterPoint departments.
Works with other departments relative to identifying and researching current issues or trends affecting regulatory environment.
Attends workshops and conferences to monitor regulatory proceedings to identify trends, issues, or decisions which might affect Company's regulatory objectives.
Develops and maintains relationships with outside groups such as the public utility commission staff, industry associations, and consumer advocacy groups
Analyzes public policy, especially regulatory policy and decisions, for its effect on CNP's business environment.
Support development of special contract electric rates for current and prospective customers
Performs billing & benchmarking estimates, bill audits, rate verification, and SOX audits & testing
Assists with special studies (i.e. COS) related to rate cases

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required - Accounting or Finance Preferred

Experience:

Requires a minimum of three (5) years of experience with increasing responsibility for rate and regulatory matters, business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public policy or other related fields. Advanced skillsets around data compilation, analysis, and Microsoft Excel a plus.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company…