Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.
Location:
This position is hybrid with onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and preferred assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI, other Consumers Energy locations may be considered as well. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
We are looking for: Rate Analyst
The Rates Analyst will monitor, review, and evaluate service rates and charges. Calculate cost-of-service and perform related rate analysis. Responsible for developing and maintaining an analysis of utility rate filings for both gas and electric utilities. The incumbent is expected to review utility filings with public utility commissions for requested changes to the rate base and rates for service.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated ability to summarize legal documents
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles
- Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience with strong skills in MS Word
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law or Engineering with a minimum of two (2) years' experience with rates and conducting analyses
- [OR] Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Law or Engineering with a minimum of four (4) years' experience with rates and conducting analyses
- [OR] High School Diploma with a minimum of six (6) years' experience with rates and conducting analyses
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for developing and supporting complex cost of service and rate design proposals for inclusion in rate filings. Will be responsible for providing expert testimony and serving as a rate case witness
- Responsible for monitoring public utility commissions for changes in regulatory policies and procedures that could impact the filing of utility rate cases covered by the analyst
- Help other departments including IT prepare for policy and tariff changes, by writing RFS and procedure manuals
- Help perform electric marginal and embedded cost of service studies with all required special studies
- Create internal customer communications based on proposed tariff changes
- Create technical and cost analysis required to develop and gain regulatory approval for electric rates and other tariff provisions
- Updating rate case exhibits and assisting in preparing testimony for the Cost-of-Service Study and Rate Design
- Responsible for capturing key metrics on utility rate filings including tracking docket numbers for the filings, authorized return on equity, capital structure, requested and approved rate base, and the changes in expected customer rates
- Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 13 paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.