Senior Regulatory Specialist (80.25)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION: Senior Regulatory Specialist
The Senior Regulatory Specialist position is responsible for performing technical analyses to support cost of service ratemaking, rate design and consolidation proposals. The Senior Regulatory Specialist position is also responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing regulatory submissions to regulatory authorities while assuring all supporting documentation is accurate and in compliance with requirements.

Accountability
The Senior Regulatory Specialist is accountable for providing technical analyses in support of regulatory strategies and the business case for water rates, which includes review of expenses, capital budgets, water sales, revenues and CPUC policies. The Senior Regulatory Specialist is also accountable for ensuring timely preparation of regulatory submissions to appropriate authorities to meet regulatory requirements. The incumbent must communicate/interface with the authorized representatives, authorities, and other Regulatory agencies to achieve approval. The incumbent must provide on-going support to internal departments on regulatory issues and questions as well as provide documentation as needed for ongoing requirements. Required communication includes data gathering and coordination with operations and finance personnel as well as representing the company in communications with CPUC staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Acts as the Project Lead for various filings with the California Public Utilities Commission. Assigns tasks and oversees the work of assigned personnel for specified regulatory proceedings
* Writes formal applications and prepares testimony for rate cases and other applications and/or advice letter filings
* Prepares and manages regulatory filings. Testifies as an expert witness in CPUC evidentiary hearings. Participates in regulatory investigation and rule-making proceedings
* Performs primary statistical and analytical studies as it relates to monthly statistical revenues, sales, expenses, rate base reports, and other financial data for its impact relative to the Company's water rates
* Develops and implements regulatory strategies, provides guidance on regulatory requirements, and contributes to strategic planning
* Develops complex financial models to support regulatory strategy, decision making, and filings
* Provides training to Company personnel regarding regulatory matters.
* Leads and trains other Regulatory Affairs staff
* Reviews CPUC rulings and establishes controls for compliance filings and tariffs
* Routinely communicates with CPUC staff and supervisors
* Supports the Regulatory Affairs Manager and other team members with long-range planning matters
* Performs analysis and forecasting that may include access to employee data that is considered confidential, private and sensitive
* Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, mathematics, economics, business, engineering, environmental or resource planning, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
* Six years of related experience in a Regulatory environment

Required Skills:
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching, analyzing and preparing statistical and analytical studies using spreadsheets and word processing software
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to balance multiple project assignments and meet tight deadlines
* Demonstrated expert in regulation and cost of service issues
* Ability to develop and coach others
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualities / Core Competencies:
* Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
* Demonstrates strong levels of accountability and ownership with minimal supervision required
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Solid presentation skills
* Collaborative/Team oriented
* Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and resolve complex issues independently
* Exhibits professionalism with internal and external contacts
* Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
* High degree of initiative; self-starter

The nature of the job may require some travel and requires the Senior Regulatory Analyst to work well with others in multi-tasking situations. The above job
description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking, and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.