Regulatory Analyst; II, III or Sr; Rate Design & Cost of Service

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Do something that means something s isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

The Rate Analyst supports the company’s regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives by conducting cost of service studies, designing rates, and preparing filings for interstate natural gas pipeline services under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction. This role involves complex analysis, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure the company’s rates and tariffs are competitive, compliant, and support business goals.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

• Assists with the development of rate case positions on significant issues
• Analyzes new FERC pronouncements, identifies potential effects on the company, devises and implements efficient solutions for compliance
• Prepares and files tariff changes to meet the business needs of company partners
• Assists in the development of responses to FERC and customer’s data request
• Collaborates with company partners to gather and review data for FERC certificate filings and reports and ensure they are consistent with business strategies and practices
• Supports commercial and business development teams to evaluate new opportunities/services
• Provides input into legal pleadings
• Monitors FERC regulations, requirements, and industry trends pertaining to filings and compliance
• Performs detailed cost‑of‑service studies, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to support rate proposals and regulatory strategies
• Creates, evaluates, and recommends rate structures and tariff provisions; prepares and submits rate case filings, tariff changes, and compliance reports to FERC
• Works with internal teams (Legal, Engineering, Commercial, Accounting, Scheduling, Gas Control) to gather data and develop comprehensive regulatory strategies
• Monitors and analyzes transportation and storage agreements to maximize value, minimize costs, and support strategic planning for new and existing capacity offerings
• Other duties as assigned

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of six (6) months of experience in the energy or related industry

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the energy industry
• Preferred: A minimum of four (4) years of experience in interstate pipeline work

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of four (4) years’ interstate pipeline work experience
• Preferred:
  Direct experience in interstate regulatory area

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Knowledge of FERC process and requirements
• Familiarity with pipeline capacity management, contract analysis, and tariff development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Preferred:
  Experience interpreting and modifying tariff language and commercial contracts

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