City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Energy Analyst

Under minimal direction, this position performs highly complex analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, and development of alternatives and recommendations relevant to energy regulated and unregulated operations.

1. Plans, develops, and presents rate filings for regulated and unregulated energy services.
2. Models the impact of current or proposed rate strategies on the electric utility’s financial viability including its revenues, cost structure, net margin, liquidity, and debt/equity position.
3. Conducts financial and economic analysis. Analyzes and monitors sales and revenue data on a monthly basis for each jurisdiction and customer class.
4. Develops models for revenue requirement and cost of service studies, recovery mechanisms, and rate design.
5. Develops forecasts including sales, billing determinants, and revenues using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
6. Prepares and provides information on market trends, fundamental economic factors, and regulatory filings.
7. Develops regulatory policies, objectives, and strategies on pricing and cost of service subject matter.
8. Oversees and develops testimony, exhibits, and tariff changes filed with City Council and State regulatory commissions; provides analytical support; and negotiates and influences outcomes. Presents written and oral testimony as an expert witness in rate proceedings.
9. Represents the department in supporting initiatives and filings with regulators, key community and customer groups, and other departments. Responds to requests for information (RFIs), appeals, and public cases before the State regulatory authority and City Council.
10. Provides modeling and other analytical support to develop resource management strategies.
11. Prepares reports, testimony, and business presentations on the load forecast, highlighting the various drivers such as economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs.
12. Coordinates with metering operations on deployment of sampled customers and collection of interval data in support of load research.

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

• Knowledge of regulatory processes at the State, Federal, and Local level.
• Knowledge of transmission revenue requirements, rate design, and rate filing requirements.
• Knowledge of potential financial, capital budgeting, and operational impacts of transition to retail access for electric services.
• Knowledge of municipal utility finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of competitive business practices and analysis.
• Knowledge of economic analysis and modeling principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Knowledge of power system modeling, statistical modeling concepts, and techniques.
• Knowledge of utility economics, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.
• Skill in analyzing and monitoring sales and revenue data.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
• Skill in researching, generating, and analyzing financial and statistical reports.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in performing quantitative analysis.
• Ability to understand and implement performance based measurements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to testify in regulatory proceedings.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics, plus three (3) years of experience in utility, regulatory accounting, or rate and regulatory processes.
  Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of experience.