Associate Regulatory Analyst
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Requisition Title: Associate Regulatory Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Description:
LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND ON AVERAGE, ONE DAY A WEEK ON WEDNESDAY AT OAKLAND GENERAL OFFICE. IF DESIRED A CELL PHONE CAN BE PROVIDED OTHERWISE MS TEAMS TO BE USED FOR CALLS.
TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
- Some background in legal or regulatory field.
- Resume formatting precision.
- Computer skills .
TOP SKILL SETS THE HM IS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:
- Good written and spoken communication skills.
- Basic technical (computer, Excel) skills.
- Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Position Summary:
FERC Regulatory Analyst, Associates in this organization may act interchangeably as a case coordinator or as an analyst and case manager. Case coordination responsibilities include document management, document repository system management, meeting planning, and logistical support for various regulatory proceedings. Case management and analytical work may involve preparation and submittal of low complexity regulatory filings to FERC, including drafting of transmittal letters, preparing cost support, and administering all aspects of electronic submittals to FERC. The work performed should utilize Lean tools and other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure compliance and achieve desired quality and timeliness outcomes.
This position is hybrid, working from a remote office and the assigned work location of Oakland, California based on business needs.
Job Responsibilities
Case Coordination (~60%):
- Coordinate the production, filing, distribution and posting of regulatory documents, including testimony, workpapers supporting testimony, and responses to data requests.
- Ensure that final documents are accurate and complete and that confidential information is properly identified and protected.
- Serve documents to service lists in compliance with FERC regulations.
- Properly post all final case documents in the client's record retention system.
- Set meetings with internal and external parties to support the case manager and advance key case communications.
- Manage FERC staff and/or intervenor requests to access case documents via the internet or other means available.
- Assist the case manager in ensuring that team members and witnesses have the support they need when they need it and that the team is properly following client’s desired processes and procedures.
- As needed if cases enter the settlement or hearing phase, assist with witness training, gather documents required for technical conferences or hearings, and manage logistics to ensure witnesses and case documents are available; attend technical conferences or hearings and maintain key case documents, including presentations and the exhibit list.
Case Management and Analysis (~30%):
- Manage the filing process for low complexity filings and cases, including completion of all pre- and post-filing compliance and implementation tasks. This might include drafting transmittal letters, workpapers and discovery responses for submittal in regulatory proceedings.
- Maintain compliance with FERC’s electronic tariff filing (eTariff) rules and procedures, including utilizing eTariff database software to file and manage tariffs and formatting Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF documents to conform to internal standards.
- As applicable based on the nature of the filing, analyze and summarize testimony, reports, pleadings and discovery responses prepared by PG&E, other utilities, FERC Staff, and intervenors.
FERC Compliance (~5%):
- Implement regulatory decisions for low complexity filings, including creating and/or revising tariffs, billing, and regulatory accounting rules.
- Support FEP’s FERC compliance efforts, including the creation of process maps, documentation of procedures, and implementation of controls.
Continuous Improvement (~5%):
- Learn client's Lean Playbook and continually identify and propose opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
- Engage with and learn from other Case Coordinators and Case Managers at client's to implement best practices within FEP.
- Maintain desk aids and other support to document work processes.
May require occasional irregular work hours to meet regulatory deadlines. May also require occasional travel to regulatory agencies or Washington D.C. for hearings, workshops, or other meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 0-2 years of experience in a regulatory, compliance or risk organization, or a closely related field.
Desired:
- Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent collaboration skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse tasks and adhere to tight deadlines.
- Excellent project management experience.
- Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understanding of the FERC regulatory environment, rates, and tariffs.