Regulatory Rates Analyst

Summary:

• Location: Holmdel or Morristown, NJ
• Work Mode: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 remote)
• Duration: 9-months contract

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of rate cases, cost recovery mechanisms, riders, and other regulatory filings through financial analysis, data validation, and documentation preparation.
• Perform studies, revenue requirement analyses, and rate impact calculations under the direction of the Manager Rates and Regulatory Affairs and senior staff.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of tariffs, schedules, and supporting workpapers in compliance with BPU orders and regulatory guidelines.
• Compile, analyze, and validate large datasets from Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Customer, and operational systems to support regulatory filings and responses to data requests.
• Prepare draft testimony, exhibits, schedules, and narratives for regulatory proceedings and settlements.
• Coordinate responses to discovery requests and information inquiries from regulators, consumer advocates, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory orders, filings, and policy developments and summarize impacts for the Manager and broader regulatory team.
• Support regulatory reporting, tracking of filing obligations, and implementation of approved rate changes.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects related to rates, revenues, or regulatory initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in utility rates, regulatory support, financial analysis, or a related analytical role (utility or regulated industry experience strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data accurately.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with regulatory models and large datasets.
• Ability to clearly document analyses and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with utility ratemaking principles, cost of service concepts, and regulatory processes preferred.