What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rate & Regulatory Analyst I, II, III or Sr. position at LG&E and KU Energy LLC?
Company Summary Statement
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
This position supports regulatory and ratemaking activities through data analysis, research, and preparation of workpapers and filing materials. Responsibilities include performing rate and cost comparisons, researching regulatory policy and practices, assisting in regulatory compliance, and performing other department projects. The role provides an opportunity to learn utility regulation, cost-of-service concepts, revenue requirements, and rate design while working with experienced analysts and cross-functional teams.
This position will be filled at the appropriate level according to the successful candidate's level of experience and education.
#LG&EKU
#INDLGE
Responsibilities
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field.
Required Experience
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
This position supports regulatory and ratemaking activities through data analysis, research, and preparation of workpapers and filing materials. Responsibilities include performing rate and cost comparisons, researching regulatory policy and practices, assisting in regulatory compliance, and performing other department projects. The role provides an opportunity to learn utility regulation, cost-of-service concepts, revenue requirements, and rate design while working with experienced analysts and cross-functional teams.
This position will be filled at the appropriate level according to the successful candidate's level of experience and education.
#LG&EKU
#INDLGE
Responsibilities
- Support preparation of base rate and regulatory mechanism filings for state commissions and FERC.
- Assist with analyses that support cost recovery strategies related to cost of service studies, lead/lag studies, revenue requirements, and pricing.
- Assist with development of responses to commissions, intervenors, and stakeholders in regulatory proceedings.
- Monitor industry developments by tracking regulatory trends and emerging issues and assist with development of recommendations for leadership.
- Collaborate across the organization with finance, legal, operations and leadership to deliver high-quality filings and results.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to enhancing analytical models, databases, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide data and research support to internal stakeholders on compliance and regulatory requirements for retail, wholesale, and transmission customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field.
Required Experience
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to manage complex projects and deadlines
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Master’s degree
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with cost-of-service, rate design, regulatory processes, and/or accounting principles