Senior Pricing Analyst

Position Summary

Performs supporting analysis and develops proposals to maintain effective pricing for Xcel's utilities. Works with the Manager of Pricing and Planning and other staff to develop effective pricing proposals for a restructured environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and also guide lower-level analysts in the preparation of the rate design proposals and requirements for general rate case filings, miscellaneous filings, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Proactively develop pricing proposals to meet the needs of the business units, increase options available to customers, and comply with regulatory requirements. Work through all aspects of development and approval to bring the proposal to implementation.
• Conduct cost of service studies, including comprehensive class cost of service studies, to ensure accurate and timely cost information is available for general rate cases, restructuring filings, and other rate design needs.
• Develop new rate design proposals or modifications of existing rate structures for implementation in jurisdictions that have enacted retail choice. Ensure an effective pricing strategy for the Xcel utilities operating in a restructured environment.
• Develop, propose, and gain regulatory approval of pricing strategies that support the accomplishment of Xcel's business objectives.
• Coordinate projects within area of specialization to ensure timely and accurate completion of necessary analyses for rate cases, rate design, revenue forecasting or cost of service studies.
• Communicate and partner with the business units to ensure their informational needs are met.
• Develop revenue forecasts and reports of historic revenues for official Company budgets and rate cases.
• Develop and implement revenue recovery and refund mechanisms to ensure full cost recovery and comply with regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical field and 4 to 7 years experience in Rate Design; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Advanced degree in one of the above areas is desirable.

Pay

$84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave