Rate & Regulatory Analyst Sr/Lead (FERC)

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Day in the Life

The Rate Analyst supports the company’s regulatory, commercial, and financial objectives by conducting cost of service studies, designing rates, and preparing filings for interstate natural gas pipeline services under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction. This role involves complex analysis, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the company’s rates and tariffs are competitive, compliant, and support business goals.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Coordinates the development of rate case positions on significant issues

Analyzes FERC orders related to filings and communicates company impact

Prepares and files tariff changes to meet the business needs of company partners

Coordinates responses to FERC and customer's data request

Collaborates with company partners to gather and review data for FERC certificate filings and reports and ensure they are consistent with business strategies and practices

Provides expert testimony before federal or state regulatory bodies

Supports commercial and business development teams to evaluate new opportunities/services

Develops, reviews and provides input into legal pleadings

Consults as a specialist on FERC regulatory matters

Performs detailed cost-of-service studies, financial modeling, and scenario analysis to support rate proposals and regulatory strategies

Creates, evaluates, and recommends rate structures and tariff provisions; prepare and submit rate case filings, tariff changes, and compliance reports to FERC

Works with internal teams (Legal, Engineering, Commercial, Accounting, Scheduling, Gas Control) to gather data and develop comprehensive regulatory strategies

Monitors and analyzes transportation and storage agreements to maximize value, minimize costs, and support strategic planning for new and existing capacity offerings

Mentors others

Other duties as assigned

Regulatory Analyst Lead

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in interstate pipeline work

Preferred: MBA

Regulatory Analyst Sr

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field and a minimum of four (4) years’ interstate pipeline work experience

Preferred: Direct experience in interstate regulatory area

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Direct experience in interstate regulatory area

Familiarity with pipeline capacity management, contract analysis, and tariff development

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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