Job Function Summary
Develops revenue requirement for general rate cases and ensures pricing structure reflects the rates the company is authorized to collect and that support company operations. Provides advocacy at the Public Utility Commission in contested matters with multiple external stakeholders that have alternative (often adverse) policy goals and competing analyses. The advocacy includes providing testimony, comments, data responses and negotiating to settlements acceptable to the company. Undertakes compliance reporting to the regulator on a variety of issues. Develops, analyzes, revises and administers the company's retail tariff. Researches and compiles studies to assess the effectiveness of current tariff and regulatory approaches; when appropriate, develops proposals to change them. Provides internal regulatory consulting to other departments on strategy and tactics. Maintains relationships with regulators related to rate cases and other filings. Informs and executes regulatory strategy. Provides internal consulting on regulatory strategy and impacts on business matters.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Analyses Applies expert knowledge and provides expertise and guidance in strategy and analysis of power cost-related regulatory issues and in the development of specialized tariffs for the organization; provides leadership in overall regulatory/rate strategy related to power costs; develops high-level strategy, approach and leadership for content provided in publicly filed regulatory proceedings
Internal Consulting Serves as an expert resource, providing technical solutions to complex and nonroutine business/regulatory issues; leads, mentors and teaches others in formulating alternative solutions for a range of complex business/regulatory problems; advises senior leadership of PGE
Regulatory Strategy Leads the development of regulatory strategy; leads testimony and supporting exhibits and serves as witness for high-profile/high-stakes regulatory filings
Compliance Reviews the development of compliance standards that reflect the needs of PGE and addresses identified risks and concerns; works with management and senior leadership for review and approval
External Interaction Presents and negotiates company proposals to regulatory stakeholders and governmental agencies on issues of high importance/impact to the company and/or that reflect unique issues; serves as a resource on escalated issues and to resolve conflicts; cultivates and maintains professional relationships with regulatory staff and stakeholders
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business or related field or equivalent experience
Experience Typically 12 or more years in related field.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Expert knowledge of business, engineering and/or economics, financial modeling and ratemaking principles
Expert knowledge of financial and utility industry regulation
Advanced knowledge of electrical distribution, transmission and generation facilities
General Competencies
Advanced knowledge of enterprise/business awareness
Expert decision-making skills
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced diplomacy skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Advanced resiliency and adaptability skills
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
