Senior Associate/Utility Regulation and Finance (Energy practice)

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.

Job Overview

CRA is seeking qualified candidates with prior experience, and knowledge of utility ratemaking and the regulatory process to join our team. Responsibilities for a Senior Associate include the following:

• Manage teams working on engagements that include rate cases, development of regulatory strategy, and due diligence for transactions, and similar;
• Serve as a subject matter expert for clients on ratemaking issues and regulatory strategy;
• Build models to calculate rates and utility cost of service or to support transactions;
• Develop presentations, reports, and expert testimony;
• Engage and communicate effectively with clients;
• Oversee junior staff in the production of reports, presentations, and analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with complex regulatory and financial models.
• Strong communications skills.
• Experience as an expert witness in regulatory proceedings is a strong plus.
• Previous project and client management is a strong plus.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth & Benefits

CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

The State of California, the City of New York, and the District of Columbia Requirements

This posting includes a good-faith estimate of the wage range for this role. This range is specific to individuals applying to work in our California, New York, and Washington, DC offices and considers several factors including but not limited to experience, education level, and expertise. A good-faith estimate of the base wage range for this role is $115,000 - $220,000; actual total compensation may also include benefits and bonus.