Rate Analyst

Rate Analyst

Salary

$52,732.94 - $79,099.54 Annually

Location

78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00902

Department

Finance

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for administrative and professional work involving the regulatory oversight of municipality owned and franchise utilities. Conducts research analysis and prepares reports on matters pertaining to contract compliance, public utility rates, and other utility issues for the Public Utilities Supervisor. Assists in the negotiation of agreements and resolution of utility matters. Determines proper and reasonable service costs and rates; reviews electric, gas, water, wastewater and stormwater municipal utilities for conformity to rate and service regulations. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and assists in the development of rate studies for recommendations to the City Manager and City Council for the proper setting of electric, gas, water and sewer rates.
• Analyzes cost of service studies and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities.
• Conducts various special studies relating to utility issues (including analysis or revenues, financial plan updates, fuel price forecast, generating plans, etc.)
• Reviews and analyzes utility cash flow and financing plans as presented by utilities.
• Develops rate filing requirements and recommendations for rate setting standards for the approval of City Manager and Council.
• Develops estimates of revenues to be generated from utility sources.
• Reviews and adjusts the approved budget to ensure that the budgets reflect reasonable funding levels considering City policy and general economic conditions.
• Reviews State legislation and Utility Commission rules and makes recommendations to the Public Utilities Supervisor and executive management as to the economic impact to the City.
• Conducts reviews of operating and construction budgets of municipality owned utilities.
• Develops complex financial models and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities.
• Assists Public Utilities Supervisor with utility contract negotiations and monitors contracts for compliance.
• Reviews utility master plans.
• Reviews Stormwater related expense budgets and capital projects.
• Review capital projects, rates, and special requests.
• Prepares forecast data and make amendments.
• Maintains and reconciles monthly reports, invoices, statements, and

other records of financial transactions.

• Determines that all transactions are properly supported, are in accordance with pertinent regulations, and are classified and recorded according to acceptable accounting standards.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Reviews and analyzes City-owned utility extension policies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. A Masters Degree is highly desirable.
• Three (3) years experience in Finance, Accounting, Utilities or Contract Review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with variance analysis, operating and constructing budgets and analyzing financial plans
• Experience with utility rate-making methods to include cost of service and rate design

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of utility rate-making methods, including cost of service and rate design.
• Knowledge of variance analysis.
• Ability to analyze both operating and construction budgets.
• Ability to analyze financial plans.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to create and use computer spreadsheets and graphical presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact with peers, supervisors and upper-level management.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience in finance, accounting, utilities or contract review do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years or more

06

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

07

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

08

Describe your professional experience working with variance analysis, operating and constructing budgets and/or analyzing financial plans. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

09

Describe your professional experience working with utility rate-making methods. In your response, please include any professional experience that you have working with cost of service and rate design. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

10

This position may offer a hybrid/remote work option dependent upon assigned tasks and the needs of the department.

• I acknowledge

11

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx