City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Rate Analyst

Develops rates and charges and performs related financial analyses for short and long-term financial forecasts using statistical models with multiple variables. Ensures that rates and charges are competitive to generate revenues to cover expenses and accurate within established margins of error. 

1. Performs cost of service studies and calculation models, rate analysis, fee schedules for proposed rates, and revenue forecast models.
2. Develops and implements allocation methodologies and rate design policies.
3. Analyzes results, developing and preparing reports and graphics.
4. Develop and perform customer class rate design scenarios, analysis, and summaries
5. Assist in developing cost of service and revenue rate of return policies.
6. Prepares and develops five year forecast assumptions and options for management service revenue.
7. Performs financial and rate impact analysis.
8. Prepares annual rates and charges rate models and schedules.
9. Responds to requests for rate and financial information.
10. Maintains rate and financial databases and develops database queries and reports.
11. Makes recommendations on revisions to fees and charges.
12. Prepares debt analysis and cash position statements.
13.  Prepares debt and capital program financial analysis and recommendations.

• Knowledge of cost of service and rates and charges methodologies.
• Knowledge of cost of service and rates and charges design structures.
• Knowledge of revenue forecast techniques.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and accounting.
• Knowledge of research methods, survey techniques, statistical concepts, and report writing.
• Knowledge of computer modeling software and database management.
• Knowledge of business English and correspondence sufficient to compose and prepare letters, reports, etc.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data on costs, customer class demand characteristics, and rate information.
• Skill in using personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill in generating and analyzing financial and statistical reports.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing work priorities to ensure completion of job tasks within a specified time frame.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to record data and information
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus three (3) years experience in performing cost of service rate analysis, financial analysis and reporting, or other related finance or accounting experience.
• A Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience