Specialized Business Consultant: III

Compiles, studies, and maintains rate, revenue, load, and customer data to assess the effectiveness of current tariff schedules and rules, and develops proposals to change the organization's existing rates and rules. Previous experience actively participating in or leading a regulatory proceeding, including writing testimony, responding to data requests, and performing rate analysis to support the company s policy positions.

JOB TITLE: Specialized Business Consultant: III
LOCATION: San Diego, CA
DURATION: 8 Months
PAY RANGE: $77 - $87/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Previous electric rate design or implementation experience with an investor-owned utility, preferably in California
• Previous experience actively participating in or leading a regulatory proceeding, including writing testimony, responding to data requests, and performing rate analysis to support the company s policy positions
• Strong Excel skills and ability to act autonomously once direction has been provided

POSITION SUMMARY:
Looking for electric rate design experience for an electric utility to support CPUC regulatory filings. Need strong Excel skills and experience writing regulatory testimony.

Job Family Function Description:

• Develops, analyzes, revises, and administers the organization's tariff schedules.
• Compiles, studies, and maintains rate, revenue, load, and customer data to assess the effectiveness of current tariff schedules and rules, and develops proposals to change the organization's existing rates and rules.
• Typically found in regulated telecommunications, electric and/or gas utility organizations.

Primary Purpose:

• Conducts detailed rate analysis and develops models that guide pricing decisions and regulatory filings.
• Provides insights that help the organization balance financial objectives with customer and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports leaders with comprehensive mass rate impact and comparison projects, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
• Performs standard to complex rate analysis to assist non-residential customers, providing tailored solutions and insights.
• Conducts detailed reviews of rate change applications, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Collects and analyzes financial information and operating statistics to inform the development of regulatory strategies.
• Maintains and enhances rate analysis tools and internal calculators for the team, ensuring efficient and accurate analysis capabilities.
• Examines customer communications for information verification, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Supports the development of special contract rates for current and prospective customers, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Level III: 5-8 Years of Experience.

• Provides deep subject matter expertise in the requested field to achieve business objectives such as operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, or improving competitive position.
• Analyzes problems and recommends strategies to the client to achieve business objectives.
• Leads cross-functional teams in developing or reengineering processes using requirements gathered from clients.
• Responsibilities include formulating process remediation and implementation strategies; preparing written assessments and presenting recommendations to executive-level clients.
• Able to facilitate organizational change through effective communication, building consensus, and creating complete and coordinated implementation plans. Requires a high level of subject matter expertise in the specified area.
• Demonstrated analytical and project management experience. Strong business savvy and negotiation skills.
• Extensive experience in business analysis and program implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to independently manage defined rate analysis workstreams.
• Ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights.
• Ability to resolve non-routine methodological issues using professional judgment.
• Knowledge of integrated rate development, cost allocation, and recovery processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory, contractual, or policy constraints affecting rates.
• Skill in analyzing moderately complex cost, demand, or usage scenarios.
• Skill in developing and maintaining rate or pricing models.

EDUCATION:

• Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Preferably a Bachelor's in Economics, Accounting, or Finance

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.